Nicholas Byron
English nobleman (1416–1503)
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Sir Nicholas Byron (1416–1503) was an English nobleman, politician, and knight.
Sir Nicholas Byron | |
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| Born | 1416 Clayton, Lancashire |
| Died | 1503 (aged 87) Colwick, Nottinghamshire |
| Noble family | Byron |
| Spouse | Joan Bushler |
| Issue | John Byron Elizabeth Byron Ellen Byron Jane Byron Dorothy Byron Mary Byron |
| Father | John Byron |
| Mother | Margery Booth |
Family
Byron was the son of John Byron, and his wife, Margery Booth. He was created a Knight of the Bath by Arthur, Prince of Wales on the occasion of Prince Arthur's marriage on 14 November 1501.[1]
Marriage and issue
Sir Nicholas married Joan Bushler, daughter of Sir John Bushler[2][3] of Haugham, Lincolnshire and Elizabeth Berkeley, with whom he had five daughters and two sons, including John Byron. Joan survived her husband and married Sir Gervase Clifton of Clifton, Nottingham.[4]
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