- Born on November 8, 1723
- Deceased on April 10, 1786, at the age of 62 years
Parents
- William Byron (1669 - 1736), Baron Byron of Rochdale, gentleman of the bedchamber to Prince George of Denmark
- Frances Berkeley (1703 - 1757)
Family
- Married on September 8, 1748, with Sophia Trevanion (1727 - 1790), issuing
- John (1756 - 1791)
- George Anson (1758 - 1793)
Occupations
- commander-in-chief of the North American Station
- vice-amiral
- rear admiral
- governor of Newfoundland