John Byron, 1st Baron Byron

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John Byron, 1st Baron Byron (1599-August 23, 1652) was an English Royalist and supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War. He was the son of Sir John Byron, who was the 2nd owner, of Newstead Abbey.

He was born at Newstead, Nottinghamshire. He first served as Lieutenant of the Tower of London, from Dec. 1641 to Feb. 1642. When the Civil War started he joined the King at York. He was engaged on the Royalists' cause throughout the Civil Wars and afterwards. After distinguishing himself at the First Battle of Newbury King Charles created him Baron Byron in October 1643 and made him commander of the Royalist forces in Lancashire and Cheshire. He died, childless, in exile in Paris and was succeeded by his brother.

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• Biography British Civil Wars website

Peerage of England
Preceded by New Creation	Baron Byron 1643–1652	Succeeded by Richard Byron