John Byron (died 1567) facts for kids

Sir John Byron (MP) (1488–1567) was an important English nobleman and politician. He lived during the time of the Tudor era. He was also a knight.

Sir John was a Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire in 1529. He was a trusted adviser to King Henry VIII. He spent most of his life working at the royal court.

Early Life and Family Connections

Sir John Byron was born in 1488. His father was Sir Nicolas Byron. Sir Nicolas was made a knight by Prince Arthur in 1502.

Life at Newstead Abbey

Sir John Byron first lived in a place called Colwick in Nottinghamshire. Later, on May 26, 1540, King Henry VIII gave him Newstead Abbey. This abbey was also in Nottinghamshire.

Sir John started to turn Newstead Abbey into a home for his family. It became a very important place for them.

Important Roles and Duties

Sir John Byron held many important jobs. He was appointed Lieutenant of Sherwood Forest. This meant he was in charge of this famous forest. He was also a Steward for the towns of Manchester and Rochdale.

He served as the Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire several times. He held this role in 1523–24, 1527–28, 1542–43, and 1551–52. The Sheriff was a very important local official. By 1562, he was also the Custos Rotulorum of Nottinghamshire. This role meant he was the chief keeper of the county's records.

His Family

Sir John Byron was married two times. His first wife was Isabel Lenington. They did not have any children together.

His second wife was Elizabeth Costerdine. She was from Lancashire. Elizabeth was also a widow. Sir John and Elizabeth had one son. His name was Sir John Byron. This son was later made a knight by Queen Elizabeth I. Sir John Byron's great-grandson eventually became the first Baron Byron.