Robert Byng (by 1530–1595) was the eldest son of John Byng of
Wrotham
Wrotham ( ) is a village on the Pilgrims' Way in Kent, England, at the foot of the North Downs. It is north of Borough Green and approximately east of Sevenoaks. It is between the M20 and M26 motorways.
History
The name first occurs as ''U ...
and Agnes Spencer. He was twice elected to
Parliament
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, representing
Steyning
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in 1555 and
Abingdon in 1559. The latter seat was probably gained through the influence of his first wife's stepfather
Sir John Mason
Sir John Mason (1503 – 20 April 1566) was an English diplomat and spy.
Origins and education
Mason was born to humble parents in Abingdon in Berkshire (now Oxfordshire) in 1503. His father is said to have been a cowherd,* his mother was t ...
.
He married twice. His first wife, Frances Hill, was the daughter of Richared Hill of
Hartley Wintney
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with whom he had three sons, including his heir
George Byng. His second wife was Mary Maynard, with whom he had three sons and a daughter. One of them was the so
William Byng(1586–1669), Captain of Deal Castle 1611–1642. Robert Byng died on 2 September 1595.
References
1595 deaths
Robert
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou ...
English MPs 1555
English MPs 1559
Year of birth uncertain
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