George Byron, 7th Baron Byron
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For other people named George Byron, see George Byron (disambiguation).
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Admiral George Anson Byron, 7th Baron Byron (8 March 1789 – 2 March 1868) was a British nobleman, naval officer, peer, politician, and the seventh Baron Byron, in 1824 succeeding his cousin the poet George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron in that peerage. As a career naval officer, he was notable for being his predecessor's opposite in temperament and lifestyle.[1]
Quick Facts Admiral The Right HonourableThe Lord Byron, Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal ...
The Lord Byron | |
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Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 19 April 1824 – 1 March 1868 Hereditary peerage | |
Preceded by | The 6th Baron Byron |
Succeeded by | The 8th Baron Byron |
Personal details | |
Born | George Anson Byron (1789-03-08)8 March 1789 |
Died | 2 March 1868(1868-03-02) (aged 78) |
Relations | Lord Byron (Cousin) Elizabeth Mary Chandos Pole (Wife) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1800–1862 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands | HMS Blonde |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
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