Background
Byron was a son of Sir John Byron (died 1625).
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Richard Byron
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He also graduated from Oxford University, in 1642 with a Master of Arts (Master of Arts).
Career
He fought in the Battle of Edgehill as a "Valiant Colonel", and was knighted in 1642. He held the office of Governor of Newark, Nottinghamshire. He held the office of Governor of Appleby Castle, Westmorland.
Lord Byron married Elizabeth Rossell, daughter of Gervase Rossell and Margaret Whalley.
They had six children, including William Byron (1636–1695) and Catherine, who married Sir William Stanhope
Number children resulted. 1606-1642: Mr Richard Byron
1642-1652: Sir Richard Byron Kt
1652-1679: The Right Honourable The Second Lord Byron Knight
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Born
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October 4, 1679 (aged 73) -
Nationality
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Political Party
The Right