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Sir Nicholas Byron
Born 1416
Clayton, Lancashire
Died 1503 (aged 87)
Colwick, Nottinghamshire
Noble family Byron
Spouse(s) Joan Bushler
Issue
John Byron
Elizabeth Byron
Ellen Byron
Jane Byron
Dorothy Byron
Mary Byron
Father John Byron
Mother Margery Booth

Sir Nicholas Byron (1416–1503) was an English nobleman, politician, and knight.

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.

Marriage and issue

Sir Nicholas married Joan Bushler, daughter of Sir John Bushler 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.

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