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William Byrd II
About
American planter (1674-1744)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Byrd II
- Born
- 1674-03-16
- Died
- 1744-08-26
- Occupation
- entomologist / lawyer / diarist / writer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Henrico County
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseMaria Taylor Byrd
- SpouseLucy Chester Parke
Family
- FatherWilliam Byrd I
- MotherMaria Horsmanden
- ChildWilliam Byrd III
- ChildJane Byrd Page
- ChildMaria Byrd Carter
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Education
- Felsted School
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q55022486 ↗
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