 Peerage of England |
 Peerage of Scotland |
 Peerage of Ireland |
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The Peerage of England comprises all peerages created in the Kingdom of England before the Act of Union in 1707. The Peerage is a system of Titles of Nobility in the United Kingdom, part of the British honours system. The Peerage of Scotland is the division of the British Peerage for those peers created in the Kingdom of Scotland before 1707. The Peerage of Ireland is the term used for those peers created by British monarchs in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. The Peerage of Great Britain comprises all extant Peerages created in the Kingdom of Great Britain after the Act of Union 1707 but before the Act of The Peerage of the United Kingdom comprises most Peerages created in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the Act of Union in 1801 when The Peerage is a system of Titles of Nobility in the United Kingdom, part of the British honours system. The Kingdom of England was a State (927-1707 located in Western Europe dating from the ninth or tenth century to the early eighteenth century when it was legally The Acts of Union were a pair of Parliamentary Acts passed during 1706 and 1707 by the Parliament of England and the Parliament of Scotland to put into Year 1707 ( MDCCVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a In that year, the Peerages of England and Scotland were replaced by one Peerage of Great Britain. The Peerage of Scotland is the division of the British Peerage for those peers created in the Kingdom of Scotland before 1707. The Peerage of Great Britain comprises all extant Peerages created in the Kingdom of Great Britain after the Act of Union 1707 but before the Act of
Until the passage of the House of Lords Act 1999, all Peers of England could sit in the House of Lords (but Peeresses of England were only granted seats in 1963). The House of Lords Act 1999 (1999 c 34 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that was given Royal Assent on 11 November 1999 The House of Lords is the second house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is also commonly referred to as "the Lords" The Peerage Act 1963 (1963 c 48 is a significant act in the history of the British Peerage.
The ranks of the English peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, and Baron. A duke is a member of the Nobility, historically of highest rank below the Sovereign, and historically controlled a Duchy or a Dukedom A marquess (ˈmɑrkwɪs or marquis (/mɑrˈkiː/ is a Nobleman of hereditary rank in various European monarchies and some of their colonies Earl was the Anglo-Saxon form and jarl the Scandinavian form of a title meaning " Chieftain " and referring especially to chieftains A viscount ( VAI-count is a member of the European Nobility whose comital title ranks usually as in the British peerage, above a Baron is a specific Title of nobility. The word baron comes from Old French baron, itself from Old High German and Latin (liber While most newer English peerages descend only in male line, many of the older ones (particularly older baronies) can descend through females. Under English inheritance law all daughters are co-heirs, so many older English peerage titles have fallen into abeyance between various female co-heirs. Abeyance (from the Old French abeance meaning "gaping" a state of expectancy in respect of property titles or office when the right to them is not
In the following table, each peer is listed only by his or her highest English title, showing higher or equal titles in the other peerages.
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Dukes in the Peerage of England
| Title | Creation | Other titles |
|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Cornwall | 1337 always held by eldest son of the monarch | Duke of Rothesay in the Peerage of Scotland. The Dukedom of Cornwall was the first Dukedom created in the Peerage of England. |
| The Duke of Lancaster | 1351 always held by the monarch | |
| The Duke of Norfolk | 1483 Premier Duke of England | |
| The Duke of Somerset | 1547 | |
| The Duke of Richmond | 1675 | Duke of Lennox in the Peerage of Scotland; Duke of Gordon in the Peerage of the UK |
| The Duke of Grafton | 1675 | |
| The Duke of Beaufort | 1682 | |
| The Duke of St. Albans | 1684 | |
| The Duke of Bedford | 1694 | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | 1694 | |
| The Duke of Marlborough | 1702 | |
| The Duke of Rutland | 1703 |
Marquesses in the Peerage of England
| Title | Creation | Other titles |
|---|---|---|
| The Marquess of Winchester | 1551 |
Earls in the Peerage of England
| Title | Creation | Other titles |
|---|---|---|
| The Earl of Shrewsbury | 1442 | Earl Talbot in the Peerage of Great Britain; Earl of Waterford in the Peerage of Ireland |
| The Earl of Derby | 1485 | |
| The Earl of Huntingdon | 1529 | |
| The Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery | 1551; 1605 | |
| The Earl of Devon | 1553 | |
| The Earl of Leicester | 1564 | |
| The Earl of Lincoln | 1572 | |
| The Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire | 1603; 1626 | |
| The Earl of Exeter | 1605 | Marquess of Exeter in the Peerage of the UK |
| The Earl of Salisbury | 1605 | Marquess of Salisbury in the Peerage of Great Britain |
| The Earl of Northampton | 1618 | Marquess of Northampton in the Peerage of the UK |
| The Earl of Denbigh | 1622 | Earl of Desmond in the Peerage of Ireland |
| The Earl of Westmorland | 1624 | |
| The Earl of Manchester | 1626 | Duke of Manchester in the Peerage of Great Britain |
| The Earl of Lindsey and Abingdon | 1626; 1682 | |
| The Earl of Winchilsea and Nottingham | 1628; 1681 | |
| The Earl of Sandwich | 1660 | |
| The Earl of Essex | 1661 | |
| The Earl of Cardigan | 1661 | Marquess of Ailesbury in the Peerage of the U. There were several Dukes of Lancaster in the 14th and early 15th Centuries The Duke of Somerset is a title in the peerage of England that has been created several times The title Duke of Richmond is named after Richmond and its surrounding district of Richmondshire, and has been created several times in the Peerage of England The title Duke of Lennox has been created several times in the Peerage of Scotland, for Clan Stewart of Darnley. The title Duke of Gordon has been created once in the Peerage of Scotland and again in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The title of Duke of Grafton was created in 1675 by Charles II of England for his 2nd illegitimate son by the Duchess of Cleveland, Henry FitzRoy. The title Duke of St Albans was created in the Peerage of England in 1684 for the 1st Earl of Burford when he was fourteen years old The titles of Earl or Duke of Bedford (named after Bedford, England) were created several times in Duke of Devonshire is a title in the Peerage of England held by members of the aristocratic Cavendish family The Dukedom of Marlborough (named after Marlborough, ˈmɔrlbrə " Maul bruh" is a hereditary title of British nobility in the Peerage of Year 1702 ( MDCCII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Earl of Rutland and Duke of Rutland are titles in the Peerage of England derived from Rutland, a traditional county Year 1703 ( MDCCIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Marquess of Winchester is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1551 for the prominent statesman William Paulet. Earl of Shrewsbury (pronounced "shrows-bree" not "shrews-bree" is a title that has been created twice Earl Talbot is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of Great Britain. The Peerage of Great Britain comprises all extant Peerages created in the Kingdom of Great Britain after the Act of Union 1707 but before the Act of Earl of Shrewsbury (pronounced "shrows-bree" not "shrews-bree" is a title that has been created twice Earl of Derby is a title in the Peerage of England. The title was first adopted by Robert de Ferrers 1st Earl of Derby under a creation of 1139 Earl of Huntingdon is a title which has been created several times in the Peerage of England. The Earldom of Pembroke, associated with Pembroke Castle in Wales, was created by King Stephen of England. The title Earl of Montgomery (pronounced "Mun- gum -ery" was created in the Peerage of England in 1605 for Sir Philip Herbert, younger The title of Earl of Devon was created several times in the Peerage of England, and was possessed first by the de Redvers (de Reviers family and later for the Lord Leicester redirects here You may be looking for Lord Leycester, the name of several things in and around Warwick, United Kingdom Earl of Lincoln is a title that has been created eight times in the Peerage of England. Earl of Suffolk is a title that has been created four times in the Peerage of England. Earl of Berkshire is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of England. Marquess of Exeter is a title that has been created twice once in the Peerage of England and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Marquess of Exeter is a title that has been created twice once in the Peerage of England and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Earl of Salisbury is a title in the that has been created several times in British history Marquess of Salisbury is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. Earl of Northampton is a title that has been created five times Marquess of Northampton is a title that has been created twice Earl of Denbigh (pronounced "Denby" is a title in the Peerage of England. The title of Earl of Desmond has been held historically by lords in Ireland, first as a title outside of the peerage system and later as part of the Peerage of Ireland The title of Earl of Westmorland has been created several times in the Peerage of England. Duke of Manchester is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. Duke of Manchester is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. Earl of Lindsey is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1626 for Robert Bertie 14th Baron Willoughby de Eresby (see the Baron Willoughby de Eresby Earl of Abingdon is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created on 30 November 1682 for James Bertie 5th Baron Norreys of Rycote. Earl of Winchilsea and Earl of Nottingham are two titles in the Peerage of England held by the Finch family that have been united under a single holder since 1729 See also Earl of Winchilsea and Nottingham Earl of Nottingham is a title that has been created six times in the Peerage of England. Earl of Sandwich is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1660 for the prominent naval commander Admiral Sir Edward Montagu. Earl of Essex is a title that has been held by several families and individuals of which the best-known and most closely associated with the title was Robert Devereux 2nd Earl of Earl of Cardigan is a title in the Peerage of England, currently held by the Marquesses of Ailesbury. K |
| The Earl of Carlisle | 1661 | |
| The Earl of Doncaster | 1663 | Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry in the Peerage of Scotland |
| The Earl of Shaftesbury | 1672 | |
| The Earl of Portland | 1689 | |
| The Earl of Scarbrough | 1690 | |
| The Earl of Albemarle | 1697 | |
| The Earl of Coventry | 1697 | |
| The Earl of Jersey | 1697 | |
| The Earl of Grantham | 1698 | |
| The Earl of Cholmondeley | 1706 | Marquess of Cholmondeley in the Peerage of the UK |
Viscounts in the Peerage of England
| Title | Creation | Other titles |
|---|---|---|
| The Viscount Hereford | 1550 | |
| The Viscount Townshend | 1682 | Marquess Townshend in the Peerage of Great Britain |
| The Viscount Weymouth | 1682 | Marquess of Bath in the Peerage of Great Britain |
Barons and Baronesses in the Peerage of England
Earl of Carlisle is a title that has been created three times in the Peerage of England. The title of Duke of Buccleuch (bəˈkluː was created in the Peerage of Scotland on 20 April 1663 for the Duke of Monmouth, who was the eldest The title of Duke of Buccleuch (bəˈkluː was created in the Peerage of Scotland on 20 April 1663 for the Duke of Monmouth, who was the eldest Earl of Shaftesbury is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1672 for Sir Anthony Ashley-Cooper 2nd Baronet, a prominent politician in the For the whaler see Duke of Portland (whaler Earl of Portland is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of England. Earl of Scarbrough is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1692 for Richard Lumley 2nd Viscount Lumley. Earl of Albemarle is a title created several times The word Albemarle (or Albermarle is an early variant of the French Aumale (Latin Alba Marla, or English White Earl of Coventry is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of England. Earl of the Island of Jersey, usually shortened to Earl of Jersey, is a title in the Peerage of England. Earl of Grantham was a title in the Peerage of England created on 24 December 1698, along with the titles Viscount Boston and Baron Alford Marquess of Cholmondeley is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Year 1706 ( MDCCVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Marquess of Cholmondeley is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Viscount Hereford is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1550 for Walter Devereux 9th Baron Ferrers of Chartley. Marquess Townshend is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain held by the Townshend family of Raynham Hall in Norfolk. Marquess Townshend is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain held by the Townshend family of Raynham Hall in Norfolk. Marquess of Bath is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1789 for Thomas Thynne 3rd Viscount Weymouth. Marquess of Bath is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1789 for Thomas Thynne 3rd Viscount Weymouth. The title of Baron de Ros (pronounced "Roose" is the most ancient baronial title in the Peerage of England. The title Baron le Despencer has been created several times by writ in the Peerage of England. Viscount Falmouth is a title that has been created twice first in the Peerage of England, and then in the Peerage of Great Britain. The title of Baron Mowbray is a very old one in the Peerage of England, dating from 1283 The title of Baron Segrave is a very ancient one in the Peerage of England, created by writ in 1295 The title of Baron Stourton is a barony in the Peerage of England, created by writ in 1448 Baron Hastings is a title that has been created three times The first creation was in the Peerage of England in 1295 and is still extant Baron FitzWalter is an ancient title in the Peerage of England. Baron Clinton is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1298 for John de Clinton. Earl De La Warr is a title created in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1761 Earl De La Warr is a title created in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1761 Baron de Clifford is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1299 for Robert de Clifford. Baron Strange is a title that has been created several times in the Peerage of England (they are not to be confused with the more recent peerage creation of Baron Strang The Barony of Hungerford was created in the Peerage of England on January 7 1426 for Walter Hungerford, who was summoned to parliament had been Viscount St Davids, of Lydstep Haven in the County of Pembroke is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Viscount St Davids, of Lydstep Haven in the County of Pembroke is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The title of Baron Zouche has thrice been created in the Peerage of England. The Barony of Willoughby de Eresby (pronounced "Willuhby Deersby" is a barony by writ in the Peerage of England, dating to 1313 The title Baron Strabolgi (pronounced "Strabogie" is a very ancient one in the Peerage of England. 'Lord Dacre' redirects here Lord Dacre can also refer to Hugh Trevor-Roper Baron Dacre of Glanton, a historian and life peer The title of Baron Grey de Ruthyn (sometimes spelt Ruthin) was created in the Peerage of England by writ of summons in 1324 for Roger Grey a son of John Grey The title Baron Darcy de Knayth is an ancient one in the Peerage of England. Baron Cromwell is a title that has been created several times in the Peerage of England. Baron Camoys is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of England, both times by writ. The title Baron Grey, of Codnor in the County of Derby, is an old one in the Peerage of England. The title Baron Berkeley has been created twice in the Peerage of England, both times by writ. Anthony Fitzhardinge Gueterbock 18th Baron Berkeley Baron Gueterbock, OBE (born 20 September 1939) aka Tony Berkeley, is a British Baron Latymer is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created by writ in 1432 when George Nevill was summoned to Parliament Baron Dudley is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in circa 1440 for John Sutton, a soldier who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Baron Saye and Sele is a title in the Peerage of England. It is thought to have been created by Letters patent in 1447 for James Fiennes for his services Baron Berners is a title in the Peerage of England. From creation to first abeyance (1455-1693 The title was created in 1455 for Sir John Bourchier The title Baron Herbert was created by writ in the Peerage of England. The title Baron Willoughby de Broke is a barony by writ in the Peerage of England. Baron Vaux of Harrowden is a title in the Peerage of England. Baron Braye, of Eaton Bray in the County of Bedford is a title in the Peerage of England. There have been several titles created in the name of Windsor. Earl of Plymouth is a title that has been created three times twice in the Peerage of England and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Baron Burgh is a title that has been created three times in the Peerage of England. Baron Wharton is a title in the Peerage of England, originally granted by Letters patent to the heirs male of the 1st Baron, which was forfeited in 1729 Earl of Effingham, in the County of Surrey is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Earl of Effingham, in the County of Surrey is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Baron St John of Bletso, in the County of Bedford is a title in the Peerage of England. The Barony of Howard de Walden was created by writ of summons in the Peerage of England by Queen Elizabeth I for Admiral Lord Thomas Howard, a younger Baron Petre (pronounced Peter) of Writtle in the County of Essex is a title in the Peerage of England. Baron Clifton, of Leighton Bromswold in the County of Huntingdon is a title in the Peerage of England. Earl of Darnley is at title that has been created three times twice in the Peerage of Scotland and once in the Peerage of Ireland. Baron Dormer, of Wenge in the County of Buckingham is a title in the Peerage of England. Baron Teynham, of Teynham in the County of Kent is a title in the Peerage of England. Earl of Warwick (pronounced "Worrick" is a title that has been created four times in British history and is one of the most prestigious titles in the Peerages of the Earl of Warwick (pronounced "Worrick" is a title that has been created four times in British history and is one of the most prestigious titles in the Peerages of the Earl of Warwick (pronounced "Worrick" is a title that has been created four times in British history and is one of the most prestigious titles in the Peerages of the Earl of Craven, in the County of York is a title that has been created twice Earl of Craven, in the County of York is a title that has been created twice Baron Strange is a title that has been created several times in the Peerage of England (they are not to be confused with the more recent peerage creation of Baron Strang Baron Byron, of Rochdale in the County Palatine of Lancaster, is a title in the Peerage of England. Earl of Dudley, of Dudley Castle in the County of Stafford is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, both times for members of the Ward family Earl of Dudley, of Dudley Castle in the County of Stafford is a title that has been created twice in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, both times for members of the Ward family The title Baron Lucas has been created twice in the Peerage of England. Lord Dingwall is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1609 for Sir Richard Preston, with remainder to his heirs whatsoever Baron Arlington is a title in the Peerage of England. In 1664 it was created for Sir Henry Bennet, younger brother of John Bennet 1st Baron Ossulston, The title Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, of Chudleigh in the County of Devon was created in 1672 in the Peerage of England. Earl of Guilford is a title that has been created three times in British history Earl of Guilford is a title that has been created three times in British history Earl Waldegrave is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1729 for James Waldegrave 2nd Baron Waldegrave. Earl Waldegrave is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1729 for James Waldegrave 2nd Baron Waldegrave. Baron Barnard, of Barnard Castle in the Bishoprick of Durham, is a title in the Peerage of England. Earl of Aylesford, in the County of Kent is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. Year 1703 ( MDCCIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Earl of Aylesford, in the County of Kent is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. Year 1703 ( MDCCIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year The title of Viscount Conway was created in the Peerage of England in 1624 Year 1703 ( MDCCIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year The titles of Earl of Hertford and Marquess of Hertford have been created several times in the Peerages of England and Great Britain. Baron Hervey is a title that has been created three times once in the Peerage of Ireland and twice in the Peerage of England. Year 1703 ( MDCCIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Marquess of Bristol is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom held by the Hervey family since 1826 Earl of Bristol is a title that has been created twice in British historyDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic