Sir Hildebrand Oakes, first baronet (1754-1822)
Commander of the Malta garrison from March 1808 to October 1813; Byron was visiting him
in September 1809 when he issued the challenge to his aide-de-camp, Cary. Thomas Wildman,
who purchased Newstead Abbey in 1818, was his brother-in-law.
Commander of the Malta garrison from March 1808 to October 1813; Byron was visiting him
in September 1809 when he issued the challenge to his aide-de-camp, Cary. Thomas Wildman,
who purchased Newstead Abbey in 1818, was his brother-in-law.