Robert Byerley was an English soldier and politician, Member of Parliament of both County Durham and Knaresborough, who is also credited with capturing the Byerley Turk, a famous stallion considered one of the three major foundation sires of the Thoroughbred breed of race horse.
Career
Byerley was resident of Goldsborough Hall.
Membership
1st Parliament of Great Britain. 2nd Parliament of Great Britain. 3rd Parliament of Great Britain.
4th Parliament of Great Britain.