Thomas Byron
Sir Thomas Byron ( – 5 February 1644) was a Royalist officer during the First English Civil War. He had effective command of the Prince of Wales' cavalry regiment during the first year of the war, including at the Battle of Edgehill in late 1642. A few months later he led a charge during the Battle of Hopton Heath after the death of the Earl of Northampton, which helped the Royalists capture enemy artillery pieces. Byron was attacked by one of his own soldiers over a pay dispute in December 1643, and died from his wounds on 5 February 1644.
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Royalist
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First English Civil War
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Prince of Wales
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Battle of Edgehill
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Battle of Hopton Heath
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Earl of Northampton
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Thomas Byron
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5 February 1644
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