About William Byron, 5th Baron Byron

William Byron, 5th Baron Byron, 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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Occupation: naval officer
Position held: member of the House of Lords

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William Byron, 5th Baron Byron

British politician (1722-1798)

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