William Byron, 5th Baron Byron
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For other people named William Byron, see William Byron (disambiguation).
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William Byron, 5th Baron Byron (5 November 1722 ā 19 May 1798), was a British nobleman, peer, politician, and great-uncle of the poet George Gordon Byron who succeeded him in the title. As a result of a number of stories that arose after a duel, and then because of his financial difficulties, he became known after his death as "the Wicked Lord" and "the Devil Byron".
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Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 5 November 1743 ā 19 May 1798 Hereditary peerage | |
Preceded by | William Byron, 4th Baron Byron |
Succeeded by | George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron |
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Born | (1722-11-05)5 November 1722 Clayton, Lancashire |
Died | 19 May 1798(1798-05-19) (aged 75) Hucknall, Nottinghamshire |
Spouse | Elizabeth Shaw |
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