Edmund Henry Byng, 6th Earl of Strafford was born in 1861. As Viscount Enfield, he served as the first President of Middlesex CCC from 1866 to 1876 and after succeeding to the earldom, he served for a second spell from 1877 until 1898. He died in 1951 and was succeeded by the 7th Earl of Strafford. 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... The title of Earl of Strafford has been created several times in British history. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ... Middlesex County Cricket Club is a first-class cricket club in England, named after the historic county of Middlesex which their home ground, Lords Cricket Ground in London, is located. ... 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... 1876 is a leap year starting on Saturday. ... An Earl as a member of the British peerage ranks below a Marquess and above a Viscount. ... 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1951 was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ...