AN Exact Catalogue OF THE NOBILITY OF ENGLAND, &c.
DUKES, Of the Blood-Royal.
THE most High, Puissant,Dukes. By K Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2. and most Illustrious Prince, WILLIAM Duke of Gloucester, only surviving Child of her Royal Highness the Princess Ann, by Prince George of Denmark, and Knight Companion of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
BIRTH, &c.
This Prince was born at Hampton-Court, on Wednesday the 24th of July, 1689, (1 Will. & Mariae) about Four [Page 2] of the Clock in the Morning, and Baptiz'd on Saturday following, the 27th of the same Month, in the Evening, by the Right Reverend Father in God Henry Lord Bishop of London: the King's most Excellent Majesty, with the Right Honourable Charles Earl of Dorset and Middlesex, Lord Chamberlain, being Godfathers; and the most Noble Lady Gertrude, Marchioness of Halifax, Godmother.
HONORS.
His Illustrious Highness, when Christn'd, was then immediately declar'd Duke of Gloucester, by his Uncle King William the Third, and elected into the most Noble Order of the Garter, at a Chapter of the Order held at Kensington 6 Jan. 1695, (7 Will. 3.) in the Evening, by the Soveraign and eleven Knights Companions of the said most noble Order; and having been first Knighted by the Soveraign with the Sword of State, was afterwards Invested with the Garter and George, (the two principal Ensigns of the Order) [Page 3] with the usual Ceremonies: and Install'd at Windsor on Friday the 24th of July, 1696, (his Birth-day) by the Dukes of Norfolk, Devonshire, and Shrewsbury, Commissionated by His Majesty for that purpose; his Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark, with the Dukes of Southampton and Northumberland, the Earls of Rochester and Dorset, Knights Companions of the said Order, being present at the Solemnity.
ARMS.
The Arms of the Four Kingdoms, viz. First; Quarterly, 1st and 4th France; Azure, three Fleurs de Lis Or. 2d and 3d England; Gules, three Lions passant guardant in pale Or. Secondly, Scotland; Or, a Lion rampant within a double Tressure counter story Gules. Thirdly, Ireland; Azure, an Harp Or, stringed Argent: and Fourthly; Quarterly, France and England, as the First; with a Label of three Points Argent, the middlemost charg'd with the Cross of St. George, (i. e. a Cross Gules) and an Inescocheon of his Paternal Coat of Denmark.
Note. The King's Sons, the King's Brothers, the King's Uncles, the King's Nephews, or the King's Brother's or Sister's Sons, have Precedency before all other Dukes; and are Princes of the Royal Blood of England.
Of the Royal Family.
THE most High, Puissant, and most Illustrious Prince GEORGE, Hereditary Prince of Denmark and Norway, and of the Goths and Vandals, Duke of Schleswick, Holstein, Stormar, Dithmarch, and Cumberland, Earl of Oldenburgh, Delmenhorst, and Kendal, Baron of Wockingham, (only Brother to Christiern the Fifth, King of Denmark, &c.) Knight Companion of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and one of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Duke of the County of Cumberland, Earl of Kendal (in Westmorland) and Baron of Ockingham (in Com. Berks) 6 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Or, Semè of Hearts Gules, and three Lions passant guardant in pale Azure, Crown'd of the First.
ARCHBISHOPS and GREAT OFFICERS, Arch-Bps, and Great Officers. By K. Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2. who take Place above all Dukes not of the Blood Royal.
But note. By a Special Act of Parliament, for the Naturalization of the most Noble Prince GEORGE of Denmark, and setling his Precedence, it is enacted, That Prince George of Denmark, from and after his being created Duke and Peer of this Realm, shall Take, Hold, and Enjoy, during the term of his Natural Life, the Place and Rank in and out of the Lords House of Parliament, before the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, and all other Great Officers, and the Dukes, and all other Peers of this Realm, any Law, Statute, or Custom whatsoever to the contrary notwithstanding. Which Bill had the Royal Assent, 9 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae.
I. Archbishop of Canterbury.
1. THE most Reverend Father in God, THOMAS TENISON, D. D. by Divine Providence [Page 6] Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, his Grace, Primate of all England, and Metropolitan; one of the Lords of his Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CONSECRATION, &c.
Consecrated Bishop of Lincoln, 10 Jan. 1691. and Translated to Canterbury 16 Jan. 1694.
ARMS.
The Archiepiscopal See; Azure, a Pastoral Staff in pale Argent, ensign'd with a Cross patè Or, surmounted by a Pall of the Second, edged and fringed as the Third, charged with four like Crosses fitched Sable. His Grace bears as his Coat; three Leopards heads [...] jessant Fleurs de Lis [...] over all a Bend ingrail'd
II. Lord High Chancellor, or Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England.
1. The right honourable Sir JOHN SOMMERS Knight, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England, and one of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
III. Archbishop of York.
2. The most Reverend Father in God, JOHN SHARPE, D. D. by Divine Providence Lord Archbishop of York, his Grace, Primate of England, and Metropolitan.
CONSECRATION.
Archbishop the 5th of July, 1691.
ARMS.
The Archiepiscopal See; Gules two Keys endors'd in Saltire (the dexter surmounting the sinister) Argent, in chief an Imperial Crown Or. His Grace's Coat; Azure, a Pheon Argent, within a Border Or, charg'd with eight Torteauxes.
IV. Lord High Treasurer of England.
3. This Office is now executed by Commissioners.
V. Lord President of the Council.
3. The high, puissant, and most noble Prince THOMAS OSBORNE, Duke of Leeds, &c. Lord President of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council. See more among the Dukes, Num. 16.
VI. Lord Privy Seal.
4. The most Noble and Puissant Lord THOMAS HERBERT, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, &c. Lord Keeper of His Majesties Privy Seal. See more among the Earls, Num. 6.
Other DUKES and DUCHESSES.
Dukes. By K. Rich. 3. and K. Hen. 8.1. THE High, Puissant, and most Noble Prince HENRY HOWARD, Duke of Norfolke, Hereditary Earl-Marshal of England; Earl of Arundel, Surrey, Norfolk and Norwich, Baron Mowbray, Howard, Segrave, Brewse (of Gower) Fitz-Alan, Warren, Clun, Oswaldestre, Maliravers, Greystock, Furnival, Verdon, Lovetot, Strange (of Blackmere) and Howard of Castle-Rising: After the Princes of the Royal Blood, First Duke, Earl and Baron of England, Chief of the Illustrious Family of the Howards, Constable and Governor of his Majesties Royal Castle and Honor of Windsor, Lord Warden of Windsor Forrest, Lord Lieutenant of the Counties of Norfolk, Surrey, and Berks, of the City of Norwich and County of the same, as also Custos Rotulorum for the said Counties of Norfolk and Berks, one of the Lords of his Majesties most [Page 10] honourable Privy-Council, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, &c. Fellow of the Royal Society.
CREATIONS.
Baron Howard, by Writ of Summons to Parliament, per Hen. 6. 15 Octob. (1470) in the 10th Year of King Edward the 4th, and also 19 Aug. (1472) 12 Edw. 4. Earl Marshal and Duke 28 Jun. (1483) 1 Ric. 3. Earl of Surrey, 28 Jun. (1483) 1 Ric. 3. Confirm'd 3 Nov. (1492) 8 Hen. 7. And again, 13 May (1509) 1 Hen. 8. Again Earl of Surrey, and Duke, 1 Febr. (1515) 5 Hen. 8. Earl of Arundel [a Feudal Honor, or Local Dignity, as anciently adjudg'd in Parliament, 8 July (1433) 11 Hen. 6.] by Inheritance and Possession of that Castle only, without any other Creation, and summons to the Parliament 16 Jan. (1580) 23 Eliz. by Descent; originally as well before as after the Conquest, by K. Will. 1. and by Maud the Empress (temp. Steph.) confirm'd by K. Hen. 2. and also 27 Jun. (1189) 1 Ric. 1. Earl of Norfolk, 6 Jun. [Page 11] (1644) 20 Car. 1. Baron Howard of Castle-Rising, by Letters Patent, 27 Mar. (1669) 21 Car. 2. Earl of Norwich and Earl-Marshal Hereditary, 19 Octob. (1671) 24 Car. 2. Baron Moubray by Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 6 Mar. (1678) 31 Car. 2. And likewise 21 Mar. (1639) 31 Car. 1. by Descent; originally, 8 Jun. (1294) 22 Edw. 1.
ARMS.
Gules, a Bend between six Cross-croslets fitchè Argent; with an Augmentation, Scilt. In medio Bendae Armorum praefati Ducis proprii Nominis, viz. Scuto de Howard, integram medietatem superioris partis Leonis rubei, sagittâ ore confossi, depictique rectis Coloribus Armorum Regni Scotiae, [or as the learned Camden explains it; In media area illa Argentea transversa (Bendam vocant) scutum aureum cum dimidiato Leone rubro, sagittâ ore transfixo, intra ejusdem coloris Limbum duplicem utrin (que) liliatum.] That is to say; In the midst of the Bend on an Escocheon Or, a Demi-Lion rampant [Page 12] (pierced thro' the Mouth with an Arrow) within a double Tressure counterflory Gules.
Note. His Grace the Duke of Norfolk hath Precedence of all the other Dukes, not only by his Creation, but likewise in respect of his Office; for, as Earl-Marshal of England, he is to take place with the Lord Great Chamberlain, Lord Great Constable [but after them] and Lord High-Admiral of England, Lord Steward and Lord Chamberlain of the Kings Houshould, next after the Lord Privy-Seal, above all other Personages being of the same Estate and Degree.
Great Officer.WILLIAM CAVENDISH, Duke of Devonshire, &c. Lord Steward of His Majesties most Honourable Houshold. See more among the Dukes, Num. 18.
By K. Edw. 6. 2. CHARLES SEYMOƲR, Duke of Somerset, Earl of Hertford, Viscount Beauchamp, Baron Seymour, Beauchamp of Hache, and Seymour of Troubridg, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, [Page 13] Dukes. By K. Edw. 6. and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter; Lord of the Honours of Cockermouth and Petworth in right of Elizabeth his Duchess, who is Heir to the Baronies of Percy, Lucy, Poynings, Fitz-Payne, Bryan and Latimer, being sole Daughter and Heir to Josceline the eleventh and last Earl of Northumberland, of that most Illustrious Family.
CREATIONS.
Viscount, 5 Jun. (1536) 28 Hen. 8. Earl, 18 Octob. (1537) 29 Hen. 8. Baron Seymour by Letters Patent, 15 Feb. (1546) 1 Ed. 6. Duke, 16 Feb. 1 Ed. 6. Baron Beauchamp, and again Earl, 13 Jan. (1558) 1 Eliz. Further Grant of Baron of Parliament, and of Earl, 14 May (1608) 6 Jac. 1. And Baron Seymour of Troubridge by Letters Patent, 19 Febr. (1640) 16 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Quarterly; 1st, an Augmentation, viz. Or, on a Pile Gules, between six Fleurs de Lis Azure, three Lions of England, [Page 14] 2dly,Duchesses. the Paternal Coat of Seymour Scilt. Gules, two Wings conjoin'd in Lure Or.
By K. Cha. 2.3. BARBARA VILLIERS, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Southampton, and Baroness of Non-such.
CREATIONS.
Baroness, Countess and Duchess, 3 Aug. (1670) 22 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Argent, on a Cross Gules, five Escallops Or; with a Crescent for difference.
4. LOƲISE de QƲEROƲALLE, Duchess of Portsmouth, Countess of Fareham, and Baroness of Petersfield.
CREATIONS.Dukes. By K. Cha. 2.
Baroness, Countess and Duchess, 19 Aug. (1673) 25 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Barry of Six Argent and Azure.
5. CHARLES LENOS, Duke of Richmond and Lenox, Earl of March and Darnley, Baron of Settrington and Methuen, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron of Settrington, Earl of March and Duke of Richmond, (being English Honours) 9 Aug. (1674) 27 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The Arms of King Charles the 2d, within a Bordure componè Argent and Gules; the Argent charged with Verdoy of Roses of the Second, barbed and seeded Proper.
[Page 16]6. CHARLES FITZ-ROY, Duke of Southampton (Heir in Reversion to the Dutchy of Cleveland, &c.) Earl of Chichester, and Baron of Newbery, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron, Earl and Duke, 10 Sept. (1674) 27 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The Arms of King Charles the 2d, with a Baston sinister Ermin.
7. CHARLES FITZ-ROY, Duke of Grafton, Earl of Ewston, (Heir in Reversion to the Earldom of Arlington, &c.) Viscount Ipswich, and Baron of Sudbury.
CREATIONS.
Baron, Viscount, and Earl, 16 Aug. (1671) 24 Car. 2. And Duke 11 Sept. (1674) 27 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The Arms of King Charles the 2d, with a Baston sinister Componè Argent and Azure.
8. JAMES BƲTLER, Duke, Marquis and Earl of Ormond, Earl of Brecknock and Ossory, Viscount Thurles, Baron Butler of Lanthony, and Butler of Moor-Park; Baron of Arclo; Chief Butler of the Kingdom of Ireland; Lord of the Royalties and Franchises of the County Palatine of Tiperary; one of the Lieutenant-Generals of His Majesties Army; Colonel and Captain of the Second Troop of the King's Guards; Gentleman of His Majesties Royal Bedchamber; Lord Lieutenant of the County of Somerset; one of the Lords of His Majesties most honourable Privy Council in England and Ireland; Chancellor of the Universities of Oxford and Dublin; High Steward of the City of Westminster, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Earl of Ormond, 2 Nov. (1328) 2 Edw. 3. Again Earl of Ormond, as also Earl of Ossory, 13 Julii (1603) 1 Jac. 1. And Marquis, 30 Aug. (1642) 18 Car. 1. being Irish Honors. Earl of Brecknock, and Baron Butler of Lanthony in Wales, 20 Julii (1660) 12 Car. 2. Duke in Ireland, 13 Mar. (1660) 13 Car. 2. Duke in England, 9 Nov. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
Baron Butler of Moor-Park, by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 14 Sept. (1666) 18 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Or, a Chief indented Azure.
9. HENRY SOMERSET, Duke of Beaufort, Marquis and Earl of Worcester, Baron Herbert, Lord of Ragland, Chepstow, and Gower, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron jure Uxoris, and by Letters Patent 26 Nov. (1506) 22 Hen. 7. Originally by Descent, and Writ of Summons to Parliament, 26 Julii (1461) 1 Edw. 4. Earl, 1 Feb. (1513) 5 Hen. 8. Marquis, 2 Nov. (1642) 18 Car. 1. And Duke, 2 Dec. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The Arms of Henry Beaufort Duke of Somerset, viz. Quarterly; France and England, within a Bordure componè Argent and Azure.
10. GEORGE FITZ-ROY, Duke and Earl of Northumberland, Viscount Falmouth, Baron of Pontefract (vulgo Pomfret) and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron, Viscount, and Earl, 1 Octob. (1674) 26 Car. 2. And Duke, 6 Apr. (1683) 35 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The Arms of King Charles the Second, with a Baston sinister componè Ermin and Azure.
11. CHARLES BEAƲCLAIR, Duke of St. Albans, Earl of Burford, and Baron of Heddington, Master-Falconer to His Majesty, and Captain of the Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners.
CREATIONS.
Baron and Earl, 27 Dec. (1676) 28 Car. 2. And Duke, 10 Jan. (1683) 35 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The Arms of King Charles the Second, with a Baston sinister Gules, charg'd with three Roses Argent, seeded and barbed Proper.
[Page 21] 12. JAMES FITZ-JAMES,Dukes. By K. Jam. 2. Duke of Berwick, Earl of Tinmouth, and Baron of Bosworth.
CREATIONS.
Baron, Earl, and Duke, 19 Mar. (1687) 3 Jac. 2.
ARMS.
The Arms of King James the Second, within a Bordure componè Gules and Azure, the Gules charg'd with Lions of England, and the Azure with Fleurs de Lis of France.
13. CHARLES POƲLET, By K. Will. 3. and Q Mary 1. Duke of Bolton, Marquis of Winchester, Earl of Wiltshire, and Baron St. John of Basing, Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum for the County of Southampton, the Town of Southampton and County of the same, Lord Warden of the New Forrest in Hamshire, Colonel of a Regiment of Foot in the King's [Page 22] Service, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy Council.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Letters Patent, 9 Mar. (1538) 30 Hen. 8. Earl, 19 Jan. (1549) 3 Edw. 6. Marquis, 11 Octob. (1551) 5 Edw. 6. And Duke, 8 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Sable, three Swords, their Points in Pile Argent, the Hilts Or, with a Crescent for difference.
14. MEINHARDT SCHONBƲRG, Duke of Schonberg and Leinster, Marquis of Harwich, Earl of Brentford and Bangor, Baron of Teyes and Tarragh, Lieutenant-General and Commander in chief of all His Majesties Land-Forces within the Kingdom of England, Dominion of Wales, and Town of Berwick upon Tweed; [Page 23] One of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy Council; Count of the Sacred Roman Empire, and Mertola, Grandee of Portugal, &c.
CREATIONS.
Baron of Teyes, Earl of Brentford, Marquis of Harwich, and Duke of Schonberg, (English Honors) 9 Maii (1689) 1 Will. & Mar. Baron of Tarragh, Earl of Bangor, and Duke of Leinster, (Irish Honors) 3 Mar. (1691) 4 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Argent, an Inescocheon Sable, over all a Carbuncle of eight Rays Or, with a Crescent for difference.
15. CHARLES TALBOT, Duke of Shrewsbury, Marquis of Alton, Earl of Shrewsbury, Weysford, and Waterford, Baron Talbot, Strange (of Blackmere) Furnival, Verdon, Lovetot, Gifford (of Brimsfield) Comyn (of Badenagh) [Page 24] Valence and Mountchensey, Lord Lieutenant of the Counties of Worcester and Hereford, as also of the City of Worcester and County of the same; one of the King's Principal Secretaries of State, one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy Council, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron Talbot, by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 5 Jun. (1330) 4 Edw. 3. Earl of Shrewsbury, 20 Maii (1442) 20 Hen. 6. Earl of Weysford — and Earl of Waterford, 17 Julii (1446) 24 Hen. 6. both Irish Honors. Marquis and Duke, 30 Apr. (1694) 6 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Gules, a Lion rampant within a Bordure ingrail'd, Or.
16. THOMAS OSBORNE, Duke of Leeds, Marquis of Carmarthen, [Page 25] Earl of Danby, Viscount Latimer, Baron Osborne of Kiveton, (vulgò Keeton) and Baronet, Lord President of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council, Lord Lieutenant of the East, West, and North Ridings in the County of York, of the City of York, and County of the same; as also Custos Rotulorum for the East Riding of Yorkshire, and the Liberties of Ripon and Cawood, in the said County; Governor of His Majesties Town and Fortress of Kingston upon Hull, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 13 Julii (1620) 18 Jac. 1. Baron and Viscount, 15 Aug. (1673) 25 Car. 2. Earl, 27 Jun. (1674) 26 Car. 2. Marquis, 20 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae. And Duke, 4 Maii (1694) 6 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Quarterly Ermin, and Azure, a Cross Or.
[Page 26]17. WILLIAM RƲSSELL, Duke of Bedford, Marquis of Tavistock, Earl of Bedford, Baron Russel, and Baron Russel of Thornhaugh, Baron Howland of Streatham, Lord Lieutenant of the Counties of Bedford and Cambridge, and during the minority of Wriothesly (commonly call'd Marquis of Tavistock) his Grandson and Heir apparent, Lord Lieutenant of Middlesex, as also Custos Rotulorum for the said County and the Liberty of Westminster, one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron Russel, by Letters Patent, 9 Mar. (1538) 30 Hen. 8. Earl, 19 Jan. (1549) 3 Edw. 6. Baron Russel of Thornhaugh, 21. Julii (1603) 1 Jac. 1. Marquis and Duke, 11 Maii (1694) 6 Will. & Mariae. And Baron Howland of Streatham, 13 Jan. (1695) 7 Will. 3.
ARMS.
Argent, a Lion rampant Gules, on a Chief Sable, three Escallops of the First.
18. WILLIAM CAVENDISH, Duke of Devonshire, Marquis of Hartingdon, Earl of Devonshire, and Baron Cavendish of Hardwick, Lord Steward of His Majesties most Honourable Houshold, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Derby, and Custos Rotulorum for the said County, one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 4 Maii (1605) 3 Jac. 1. Earl, 17 Aug. (1618) 16 Jac. 1. Marquis and Duke, 12 Maii (1694) 6 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Sable, three Harts-heads caboched Argent, attired Or.
[Page 28]19. JOHN HOLLES, Duke of Newcastle, Marquis and Earl of Clare, and Baron Houghton of Houghton, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Nottingham, and Custos Rotulorum for the said County, as also for the Town of Nottingham and County of the same.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Letters Patent, 9 Julii (1616) 14 Jac. 1. Earl, 2 Nov. (1624) 22 Jac. 1. Marquis and Duke, 14 Maii (1694) 6 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Ermin, two Piles (their Points meeting in base) Sable.
Dukes are usually stiled by the King, Our Right Trusty and Right entirely Beloved Cousins; but when of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council, then with the addition of, and Councellors.
MARQUISSES.
Marquisses By K. Cha. 2.1. THE most Noble and Puissant Prince WILLIAM SAVILE, Marquis and Earl of Halifax, Viscount Halifax, Baron Savile of Eland, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Baron and Viscount, 13 Jan. (1667) 19 Car. 2. Earl, 16 Julii (1679) 31 Car. 2. And Marquis, 17 Aug. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Argent, on a Bend Sable, three Owls of the First.
2. WILLIAM HERBERT, By K. Jam. 2. Marquis and Earl of Powys, Viscount Montgomery of the Town of Montgomery, [Page 30] Baron Powys of Powys, Marquisses By K. Jam. 2. and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 16 Nov. (1622) 20 Jac. 1. Baron by Letters Patent, 2 Apr. (1629) 5 Car. 1. Earl, 4 Apr. (1674) 26 Car. 2. Viscount and Marquis, 24 Mar. (1687) 3 Jac. 2.
ARMS.
Per pale Azure and Gules, three Lions rampant Argent, arm'd Or.
By K. Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2.3. JOHN SHEFFEILD, Marquis of Normanby, Earl of Mulgrave, and Baron Sheffeild of Butterwike, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Letters Patent, 16 Febr. (1546) 1 Edw. 6. Earl, 7 Febr. (1625) 1 Car. 1. And Marquis, 10 Maii. (1694) 6 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Marquisses By K. Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2.Argent, a Chevron between three Garbs Gules.
Marquisses are usually stiled by the King, Our Right Trusty and entirely Beloved Cousins; but when of His Majesties most Honourable Privy Council, then with the addition of, and Councellors.
Other great Officers. By K. Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2.Other GREAT OFFICERS who take Place (in respect of their Offices) above all of their Degree.
I. Lord Great Chamberlain of England.
1. THE most Noble and Puissant Lord ROBERT BERTIE, Earl of Lindsey, &c. Lord Great Chamberlain of England. See among the Earls, ante Num. 1, and more Num. 23.
II. Earl-Marshal of England.
2. The High, Puissant, and most Noble Prince HENRY HOWARD, Duke of Norfolke, &c. Hereditary Earl-Marshal of England. See more among the Dukes, Num. 1.
III. Lord High Admiral of England.
3. This Office is now executed by Commissioners.
IV. Lord Steward of the King's Houshold.
4. The High, Puissant, and most Noble Prince WILLIAM CAVENDISH, Duke of Devonshire, &c. Lord Steward of His Majesties most Honourable Houshold. See among the Dukes, inter Num. 1, & 2. And more, Num. 18.
V. Lord Chamberlain of the King's Houshold.
5. The most Noble and Puissant Lord CHARLES SACKVILE, Earl of Dorset and Middlesex, &c. Lord Chamberlain of His Majesties most Honourable Houshold. See among the Earls, ante Num. 1, and more, Num. 9.
EARLS.
Earls. Great Officers.THE most Noble and Puissant Lord ROBERT BERTIE, Earl of Lindsey, &c. Lord Great Chamberlain of England. See more afterwards, Num. 23.
CHARLES SACKVILE, Earl of Dorset and Middlesex, &c. Lord Chamberlain of His Majesties most Honourable Houshold. See more afterwards, Num. 9.
By Maud the Empr. &c.1. The most Noble and Puissant Lord AƲBREY de VERE, Earl of Oxford, Baron Bolbeck, Saunford, and Badlesmere; one of the Lieutenants General of the King's Army, Colonel and Captain of His Majesties Regiment of Horse-Guards, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Essex, and Custos Rotulorum for the said County, [Page 35] Gentleman of the King's Royal Bed-chamber,Earls. By Maud the Empr. &c. one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Earl, in King Stephen's time, by Maud the Empress (anno 1137) sans date. Confirm'd by Henry her Son, right Heir of England and Normandy; also sans date: And again Confirm'd by the same Henry when he was King, by the Name of Hen. 3. sans date. The Baronies of Heirs general.
ARMS.
Quarterly, Gules and Or, a Mollet in the First quarter Argent.
2. ANTHONY GREY, By K. Edw. 4. Earl of Kent, Chief of the Ancient and Illustrious House of Grey, from which are descended and branched the Barons of Rotherfield, Codnore, Wilton, Ruthin, Groby and Rugemont; the Viscount [Page 36] Lisle, Earls. By K. Edw. 4. the Earl of Stamford, the Marquis Dorset, and the Duke of Suffolk, all of that Surname, deriv'd from the Castle and Honor of Grey in Picardy, their Patrimony before the Conquest.
CREATION.
Earl, 30 Maii (1465) 5 Edw. 4.
ARMS.
Barry of Six Argent and Azure, in Chief three Torteauxes.
By K. Hen. 7. 3. WILLIAM STANLEY, Earl of Derby, Baron Stanley, Strange (of Knokyn) and Mohun, Lord of Man and the Isles.
CREATIONS.
Baron Stanley, by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 24 Maii (1461) 1 Ed. 4. And Earl, 27 Octob. (1485) 1 Hen. 7.
ARMS.
Argent, on a Bend Azure, three Staggs Heads Caboched Or.
[Page 37]4. JOHN MANERS, Earls. By K. Hen. 8. Earl of Rutland, Baron Roos, (of Hamlake) Trusbut and Belvoir, Baron Maners of Haddon, and Lord Lieutenant of the County of Leicester.
CREATIONS.
Baron Roos, by Descent and Writ of Summons to Parliament, 12 Nov. (1515) 7 Hen. 8. Anciently, 23 Jun. (1295) 23 Edw. 1. and 8 Jun. (1294) 22 Edw. 1. Originally, 24 Dec. (1264) 49 Hen. 3. Earl, 18 Jun. (1525) 17 Hen. 8. And Baron Maners of Haddon, by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 29 Apr. (1679) 31 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Or, two Barrs Azure, a Chief Quarterly of the Second, and Gules; the first charg'd with two Fleurs de Lis of France, and the last with a Lion of England; which Chief was anciently Gules, and the Charge thereon is an Augmentation.
[Page 38] 5. THEOPHILƲS HASTINGS, Earl of Huntingdon, Baron Hastings, Hungerford, Botreaux, Molins, and Moels.
CREATIONS.
Baron Hastings, by Letters Patent, (1461) 1 Edw. 4. Baron Hungerford jure Uxoris, and by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 15 Nov. (1482) 22 Edw. 4. By Descent; Originally, 7 Jan. (1425) 4 Hen. 6. And Earl, 8 Dec. (1529) 21 Hen. 8.
ARMS. Argent, a Maunch Sable.
By K. Edw. 6.6. THOMAS HERBERT, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, Baron Herbert (of Caerdiff) Ros (of Kendal) Parr, Fitz-Hugh, Marmion, St. Quintin, and Herbert of Shurland, Lord Keeper of His Majesties Privy Seal, one of the King's Plenipotentiaries for the Treaty of a General Peace; [Page 39] Lord Lieutenant of the Counties of Wilts, Monmouth, Pembroke, Earls. By K Edw. 6. Carmarthen, Cardigan, Breccon, Glamorgan and Radnor, of the Town and County of Haverford West, Town of Carmarthen and County of the same; as also Custos Rotulorum for the said Counties of Pembroke and Glamorgan, one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy Council, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
CREATIONS.
Baron Herbert of Caerdiff by Letters Patent, 10 Octob. (1551) 5 Edw. 6. Earl of Pembroke, 11 Octob. (1551) 5. Edw. 6. Baron Herbert of Shurland, and Earl of Montgomery, 4 Maii (1605) 3 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
The Arms of William Herbert Earl of Pembroke (temp. Edw. 4.) viz. Per pale Azure and Gules, three Lions rampant Argent, arm'd Or; with a Bordure compone Or and Gules; the last charg'd with Pesants, which Charge hath been long left off, and the Bordure since wholly disus'd.
[Page 40] Earls. By Q. Eliz. 7. HENRY CLINTON, Earl of Lincoln, Baron Clinton and Say.
CREATIONS.
Baron Clinton, by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 6 Feb. (1298) 27 Ed. 1. And Earl, 4 Maii (1572) 14 Eliz.
ARMS.
Argent, Six Cross-croslets fitchè (3, 2, & 1) Sable, on a Chief Azure, two Mollets Or, pierced Gules; but of late the Crosses have been disus'd.
By K. Jam. 1.8. HENRY HOWARD, Earl of Suffolk, and Baron Howard of Walden, Commissary-General of the Musters, and House-keeper of His Majesties Royal Palace of Audley-end.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 24 Octob. (1597) 39 Eliz. And Earl, 21 Julii (1603) 1 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
The same as the Duke of Norfolk [Num. 1.Earls. By K. Jam. 1.] with a Crescent for Difference.
9. CHARLES SACKVILLE, Earl of Dorset and Middlesex, Baron of Buckhurst, and Baron Cranfeild of Cranfeild, Lord Chamberlain of the King's most Honourable Houshold, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Sussex, and Custos Rotulorum for the said County, High Steward of the Borough of Stratford upon Avon, one of the Lords of His Majesties most honourable Privy-Council, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron Buckhurst, by Letters Patent, 8 Jun. (1566) 8 Eliz. Earl of Dorset, 13 Mar. (1603) 1 Jac. 1 Baron Cranfeild of Cranfeild, and Earl of Middlesex, 4 Apr. (1675) 27 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Quarterly Or and Gules, a Bend Vaire.
10. JAMES CECILL, Earl of Salisbury, Viscount Cranburne, and Baron (Cecill) of Essingdon, Lord High Steward of the Borough of Hertford, elect.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 13 Maii (1603) 1 Jac. 1. And Confirm'd 13 Aug. (1603) 1 Jac. 1. Viscount, 20 Aug. (1604) 2 Jac. 1. And Earl, 4 Maii (1605) 3 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
The same as the Earl of Exeter next ensuing, [Num. 11.] viz. Barry of Ten Argent and Azure, over all six Escocheons Sable, each charg'd with a Lion rampant of the First, with a Crescent for difference.
11. JOHN CECILL, Earl of Exeter, and Baron of Burleigh.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 25 Feb. (1570) 13 Eliz. And Earl, 4 Maii (1605) 3 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Barry of Ten Argent and Azure, over all six Escocheons Sable, each charg'd with a Lion rampant of the First.
12. JOHN EGERTON, Earl of Bridgwater, Viscount Brackley, Baron of Ellesmere, and Knight of the Honourable Order of the Bath, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Buckingham, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 21 Julii (1603) 1 Jac. 1. Viscount, 7 Nov. (1616) 14 Jac. 1. And Earl, 27 Maii (1617) 15 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
The Arms of Sir Richard Egerton of Ridley, in Com. Pal. Cestr. Knight, viz. Argent, a Lion rampant Gules, between three Pheons Sable, with a Bordure ingrail'd of the last, which Bordure hath of late been disus'd.
13. PHILIP SYDNEY, Earl of Leicester, Viscount Lisle, and Baron Sydney of Penshurst.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 13 Maii (1603) 1 Jac. 1. Viscount, 4 Maii (1605) 3 Jac. 1. And Earl, 2 Aug. (1618) 16 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Or, a Pheon Azure.
14. GEORGE COMPTON, Earl of Northampton, and Baron Compton of Compton, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Warwick, City of Coventry, and County of the same; as also [Page 45] Custos Rotulorum for the said County of Warwick.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 8 Maii (1572) 14 Eliz. And Earl, 2 Aug. (1618) 16 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Sable, a Lion passant Guardant Or, between three Helmets Argent, garnish'd Gold, which Lion is an Augmentation.
15. CHARLES RICH, Earl of Warwick and Holand, Baron Rich of Leighs, and Baron of Kensington.
CREATIONS.
Baron Rich, by Letters Patent, 16 Feb (1546) 1 Edw. 6. Earl of Warwick, 6 Aug. (1618) 16 Jac. 1. Baron of Kensington by Letters Patent, 8 Mar. (1622) 20 Jac. 1. And Earl of Holand, 24 Sept. (1624) 22 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Gules, a Cheveron between three Crosses Botonè Or.
16. BAZIL FEILDING, Earl of Denbigh and Desmond, Viscount Feilding and Callen, Baron Feilding of Newnham-Padox, and Baron Feilding of the Caghe, Colonel of a Regiment of Dragoons in the King's Army.
CREATIONS.
Baron Feilding of Newnham-Padox, and Viscount Fielding, 30 Dec. (1620) 18 Jac. 1. Earl of Denbigh, 14 Sept. (1622) 20 Jac. 1. being all English Honors. Baron Feilding of the Caghe, Viscount Callen, and Earl of Desmond, (Irish Honors) 22 Nov. (1622) 20 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, on a Fess Azure, three Lozenges Or.
[Page 47]17. JOHN DIGBY, Earl of Bristol, and Baron Digby of Shirburne, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Dorset, and Custos Rotulorum for the said County.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 25 Nov. (1618) 16 Jac. 1. And Earl, 15 Sept. (1622) 20 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Azure, a Fleur de Lis Argent, with a Mollet for Difference.
18. PAƲLET St. JOHN, Earl of Bolenbroke, and Baron St. John of Bletso; Custos Rotulorum for the County of Bedford, and Recorder of the Town of Bedford.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 13 Jan. (1558) 1 Eliz. And Earl, 28 Dec. (1624) 22 Jac 1.
ARMS.
Argent, on a Chief Gules, two Mollets pierc'd Or.
19. VERE FANE, Earl of Westmorland, Baron le Dispenser and Burghersh.
CREATIONS.
Baron Burghersh and Earl, 29 Dec. (1624) 22 Jac. 1. Recognition of the Barony of Le Dispenser by Letters Patent, 25 Maii (1604) 2 Jac. 1. Originally by Descent; and Summons to Parliament, 23 Jun. (1295) 23 Edw. 1.
ARMS.
Azure, three left-hand Gauntlets, Or.
[Page 49]20. CHARLES MONTAGƲ, Earl of Manchester, Viscount Mandevile, and Baron Montagu of Kimbolton, Captain of the Yeomen of His Majesties Guard, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Huntingdon, and Custos Rotulorum for the said County.
CREATIONS.
Baron and Viscount, 19 Dec. (1616) 18 Jac. 1. And Earl, 5 Feb. (1625) 1 Car. 1.
ARMS.
The same as the Earl of Montagu, [Num. 64.] viz. Argent, three Lozenges in Fess Gules, within a Bordure Sable, with a Crescent for Difference.
21. THOMAS HOWARD, Earl of Berkshire, Viscount Andover, and Baron Howard of Charlton.
CREATIONS.
Baron and Viscount, 23 Jan. (1621) 19 Jac. 1. And Earl, 6 Feb. (1625) 1 Car. 1.
ARMS.
The same as the Duke of Norfolk, [Num. 1.] with a Crescent upon a Crescent for Difference.
22. RICHARD SAVAGE, Earl Rivers, Viscount Colchester, and Viscount Savage of Rock-Savage, Baron Darcy of Chich, and Baronet, one of the Lieutenants-General of Horse in the King's Army, Captain and Colonel of His Majesties third Troop of Horse-Guards, Lord Lieutenant of the County-Palatine of Chester, City of Chester, and County of the same; as also Custos Rotulorum for the said County-Palatine of Chester.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Viscount Savage of Rock-Savage, 4 Nov. (1626) 2 Car. 1. Viscount Colchester, and Earl, upon the Death of Thomas (Darcy) Earl Rivers, &c. [21 Feb. (1639) 15 Car. 1.] who had been created Viscount, 5 Julii (1621) 19 Jac. 1. And Earl, 4 Nov. (1626) 2 Car. 1. Baron Darcy of Chiche by Descent, and Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 23 Jan. (1558) 1 Eliz. Originally by Letters Patent, 5 Apr. (1551) 5 Edw. 6.
ARMS.
Argent, Six Lions rampant (3, 2, & 1.) Sable.
23. ROBERT BERTIE, Earl of Lindsey, Baron Willughby of Eresby, Lord Great Chamberlain of England, and Forrester; Lord Lieutenant of the County of Lincoln, as also of the City of Lincoln and County of the same [Page 52] City; Custos Rotulorum for the parts of Holand, Kesteven, and Lindsey in the said County of Lincoln, one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 16 Jan. (1580) 23 Eliz. by Descent; Originally, 26 Julii (1313) 7 Edw. 2. And Earl, 22 Nov. (1626) 2 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, three Battering Rams barways Proper, arm'd and garnish'd Azure.
24. HENRY MORDAƲNT, Earl of Peterborow, and Baron Mordaunt of Turvey, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 4 Maii (1532) 24 Hen. 8. And Earl, 9 Mar. (1627) 3 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, a Cheveron between three Estoils Sable.
25. THOMAS GREY, Earl of Stamford, Baron Grey of Groby, Bonvile and Harington, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Devon, as also Custos Rotulorum for the said County and the County of Leicester, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baron Grey of Groby, by Letters Patent, 21 Julii (1603) 1 Jac. 1. And Earl, 26 Mar. (1628) 3 Car. 1.
ARMS.
The same as the Earl of Kent, [Num. 2] viz. Barry of Six Argent and Azure, in Chief three Torteauxes, with a Label of three Points Ermin.
26. CHARLES FINCH, Earl of Winchelsey, Viscount Maidstone, Baron Fitz-Herbert of Eastwell, and Baronet, Lord of the Royal Mannor of Wye.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Viscount, 8 Julii (1623) 21 Jac. 1. Earl, 12 Julii (1628) 4 Car. 1. And Baron, by Letters Patent, 26 Jun. (1660) 12 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Argent, a Cheveron between three Griphons passant Sable.
27. EVELIN PIERPONT, Earl of Kingston (upon Hull) Viscount [Page 55] Newark, and Baron Pierpont of Holm-Pierpont.
CREATIONS.
Baron and Viscount, 29 Jun. (1627) 3 Car. 1. And Earl, 25 Julii (1628) 4 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, Semè of Cinquefoils Gules, and a Lion rampant Sable.
28. CHARLES DORMER, Earl of Caernarvon, Viscount Ascot, Baron Dormer of Wenge, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 10 Jun. (1615) 13 Jac. 1. Baron by Letters Patent, 30 Jun. (1615) 13 Jac. 1. Viscount and Earl, 2 Aug. (1628) 4 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Azure, ten Billets (4, 3, 2, & 1) Or, on a Chief of the Second, a Lion naissant Sable.
[Page 56]29. PHILIP STANHOPE, Earl of Chesterfeild, and Baron Stanhope of Shelford.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Letters Patent, 7 Nov. (1616) 14 Jac. 1. And Earl, 4 Aug. (1628) 4 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Quarterly Ermin, and Gules.
30. THOMAS TƲFTON, Earl of Thanet, Baron Clifford, and Baron Tufton of Tufton, Lord Westmorland and Vescy, and Baronet; Lord of the Honor of Skipton in Craven, and Hereditary Sheriff of the County of Westmorland.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Baron Tufton by Letters Patent, 1 Nov. (1626) 2 Car. 1. Earl, 5 Aug. [Page 57] (1628) 4 Car. 1. And allow'd Baron Clifford in Parliament, 12 Dec. (1691) 3 Will. & Mar. by Descent; originally by Writ of Summons, 29 Dec. (1299) 28 Edw. 1.
ARMS.
Sable, an Eagle display'd Ermin, within a Bordure Argent.
31. ROBERT SPENSER, Earl of Sunderland, and Baron Spenser of Wormleighton, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Letters Patent, 21 Julii (1603) 1 Jac. 1. And Earl, 8 Jun. (1643) 19 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Quarterly, Argent and Gules, in the Second and Third a Fret Or, over all a Bend Sable, charg'd with three Escallops of the First.
[Page 58] 32. ROBERT LEKE, Earl of Scarsdale, Baron Deincourt of Sutton, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 22 Maii (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Baron, by Letters Patent, 26 Octob. (1624) 22 Jac. 1. And Earl, 11 Nov. (1645) 21 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, on a Saltire ingrail'd Sable, nine Annulets Or.
By K. Cha. 2.33. EDWARD MONTAGƲ, Earl of Sandwich, Viscount Hinchingbrook, and Baron Montagu of St. Neots, Master of the Horse to his Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark.
CREATIONS.
Baron, Viscount, and Earl, 12 Julii (1660) 12 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The same as the Earl of Montagu,Earls By K. Cha. 2. [Num. 64.] viz. Argent, three Lozenges in Fess Gules, within a Bordure Sable, with a Mollet for Difference.
34. HENRY HYDE, Earl of Clarendon, Viscount Cornbury, and Baron Hyde of Hindon, Knight of the Honourable Order of the Batb, High Steward of the University of Oxford, one of the Governors of the Charter-house, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 3 Nov. (1660) 12 Car. 2. Viscount and Earl, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Azure, a Cheveron between three Lozenges Or.
[Page 60]35. ALGERNON CAPELL, Earl of Essex, Viscount Maldon, and Baron Capel of Hadham, Gentleman of the King's Royal Bedchamber, Colonel of a Regiment of Dragoons in His Majesties Army, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Hertford, Custos Rotulorum for the said County, as also for the Town of St. Albans in Hertfordshire, and Liberty of the same.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 6 Aug. (1641) 17 Car. 1. Viscount and Earl, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Gules, a Lion rampant between three Cross-croslets fitchè Or.
36. ROBERT BRƲDNELL, Earl of Cardigan, Baron Brudnel of Stanton-Wivil, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Baron by Letters Patent, 26 Apr. (1627) 3 Car. 1. And Earl, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Argent, a Cheveron Gules, between three Morions Azure.
37. JAMES ANNESLEY, Earl of Anglesey, Viscount Valencia, Baron Annesley of Newport-Painel, Baron Mount-Norris, and Baronet of Ireland.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, — Viscount in Reversion, after the Death of Henry (Power) Viscount Valencia, who was Created so, 11 Mar. (1621) 19 Jac. 1. And Baron Mount-Norris, 18 Feb. (1628) 4 Car. 1. being Irish Honors. Baron Annesley of Newport-Paganel, and Earl, (English Honors) 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Paly of Six Argent, and Azure, a Bend Gules.
38. JOHN GRANVILLE, Earl of Bathe and Carboile, Viscount Granville of Lansdown, Baron Granville of Biddiford and Kilkhampton, Lord of Thorigny and Granville, Lord Warden of the Stannaries, Chief Steward of the Dutchy of Cornwall, Ranger of St. James's Park, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baron Granville of Kilkhampton and Biddiford, Viscount Granville of Lansdown, and Earl of Bathe, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2. Licens'd to use the other Titles of Honor, viz. Earl of Carboile, Thorigny, and Granville, by Warrant, 26 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Gules, three Horsemens Rests Or.
39. CHARLES HOWARD, Earl of Carlisle, Viscount Howard of Morpeth, and Baron Dacres of Gillesland, Lord Lieutenant of the Counties of Westmorland and Cumberland, Governor of Carlisle, and Vice-Admiral of the Sea-Coasts adjacent.
CREATIONS.
Baron, Viscount, and Earl, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The same as the Duke of Norfolk, [Num. 1.] with a Mollet for difference.
40. WILLIAM CRAVEN, Earl of Craven, Viscount Craven of Ʋffington, Baron Craven of Hampsted-Marshal, and Knight; one of the Governors of the Charter-house.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 12 Mar. (1626) 2 Car. 1. Viscount and Earl, with a new Entail of the Barony, 16 Mar. (1663) 16 Car. 2. And a further Entail of the Barony only, 11 Dec. (1665) 17 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Argent, a Fess between six Cross-croslets fitchè Gules.
41. THOMAS BRƲCE, Earl of Ailesbury and Elgin, Viscount Bruce of Ampthill, Baron Bruce of Whorlton, Skelton and Kinloss, and Hereditary High Steward of the Honor of Ampthill.
CREATIONS.
Baron Bruce of Kinloss, by Letters Patent, 8 Jul. (1604) 2 Jac. 1. And Earl of Elgin, 21 Jul. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. being Scotch Honors. Baron Bruce of [Page 65] Whorlton, by Letters Patent, 1 Aug. (1641) 17 Car. 1. Baron Bruce of Skelton, Viscount, and Earl, (all English Honors) 18 Mar. (1663) 16 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Or, a Saltite and Chief Gules, on a Canton Argent, a Lion rampant Azure; which Canton is the Arms of Bruce of Skelton.
42. RICHARD BOYLE, Earl of Burlington, alias Bridlington, and Cork, Viscount Dungarvan, Baron Clifford of Lansborough, and Baron Boyle of Youghall.
CREATIONS.
Baron Boyle of Youghall, by Letters Patent, 6 Sept. (1616) 14 Jac. 1. Viscount Dungarvan, and Earl of Cork, 16 Octob. (1620) 18 Jac. 1. being Irish Honors. Baron Clifford of Lansburgh by Letters Patent, 4 Nov. (1644) 20 Car. 1. And Earl, (both English Honors) 20 Mar. (1663) 16 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Party per Bend Crenellè Argent, and Gules.
43. ISABELLA FITZ-ROY, (Duchess of Grafton, &c.) Countess of Arlington, Viscountess Thetford, and Baroness Arlington of Arlington, alias Harlington.
CREATIONS.
Countess, Viscountess, and Baroness, upon the Death of her Father Henry (B [...]net) Earl of Arlington, &c. who had been Created Baron by Letters Patent 14 Mar. (1663) 16 Car. 2. And Viscount and Earl, 22 Apr. (1672) [...]4 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The Arms of Fitz-Roy, as before, among the Dukes, Num. 7. impaling Benet, viz. Gules, a Mound Or, between three Demi Lions rampant Argent.
[Page 67]44. ANTHONY-ASHLEY COOPER, Earl of Shaftesbury; Baron Ashley of Wimborne St. Giles, Baron Cooper of Pawlet, and Baronet; Vice-Admiral of the Sea-Coasts of Dorsetshire, as also of the Town and County of Poole.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 4 Julii (1622) 20 Jac. 1. Baron Ashley of Wimborne St. Giles by Letters Patent, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2. Baron Cooper of Paulet, and Earl, 23 Apr. (1672) 24 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Argent, three Bulls passant Sable, arm'd Or, which properly is the Arms of Ashley.
45. EDWARD-HENRY LEE, Earl of Lichfeild, Viscount Quarendon, Baron of Spelsbury, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Baron, Viscount, and Earl, 5 Jun. (1674) 26 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Argent, a Fess between three Crescents Sable.
46. THOMAS LENNARD, Earl of Sussex, and Baron Dacres of Herst-Monceaux.
CREATIONS.
Adjudged and declared Baron, 8 Dec. (1634) 2 Jac. 1. by Descent, and Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 5 Apr. (1614) 12 Jac. 1. Formerly accepted and declared by Letters Patent, 7 Nov. (1458) 37 Hen. 6. Originally Summon'd by Writ, 15 Maii (1321) 14 Edw. 2. and — (1300) 28 Edw. 1. Earl, 5 Octob. (1674) 26 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Or, on a Fess Gules, three Fleurs de Lis of the First.
47. LOƲIS de DƲRAS, Earl of Feversham, Viscount Sondes of Lees-Court, Baron Duras of Holdenby, and Baron Sonds of Throwley, Lord Chamberlain of her Majesties the Queen Dowager's Houshold, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
CREATIONS.
Baron Duras of Holdenby by Letters Patent, 19 Jan. (1672) 24 Car. 2. Baron of Throwley, Viscount and Earl in Reversion, after the Death of George (Sondes) Earl of Feversham, &c. who was Created so, 8 Apr. (1676) 28 Car. 2
ARMS.
Quarterly; 1st and 4th Gules, a Lion rampant Argent. 2d and 3d Argent, a [Page 70] Bend Azure, with a Label of three Points Or, for Difference.
48. CHARLES GERARD, Earl of Maclesfeild, Viscount Brandon, and Baron Gerard of Brandon, Lord Lieutenant of the County Palatine of Lancaster, and of the Counties of Montgomery, Denbigh, Flint, Carnarvan, Merioneth, and Anglesey; Vice-Admiral of the Coasts of Cheshire and Lancashire, City of Chester, and County of the same, and Colonel of a Regiment of Horse in His Majesties Army.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 8 Nov. (1645) 21 Car. 1. Viscount and Earl, 21 Jul. (1679) 31 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Argent, a Saltire Gules, charg'd with an Imperial Crown Proper, which Charge is an Augmentation.
[Page 71]49. CHARLES-BODVILE ROBERTS, Earl of Radnor, Viscount Bodmyn, Baron Roberts of Truro, and Baronet; Lord Lieutenant of the County of Cornwall, and Custos Rotulorum for the said County.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 3 Jul. (1621) 19 Jac. 1. Baron by Letters Patent, 26 Jan. (1624) 22 Jac. 1. Viscount and Earl, 23 Jul. (1679) 31 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Azure, three Estoils and a Chief Wavy Or.
50. WILLIAM PASTON, Earl of Yarmouth, Viscount Yarmouth, Baron Paston of Paston, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 8 Jun. (1641) 17 Car. 1. Baron and Viscount, 19 Aug. (1673) [Page 72] 25 Car. 2. And Earl, 30 Jul. (1679) 31 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Argent, six Fleurs de Lis (3, 2, & 1) Azure, and a Chief indented Or.
51. GEORGE BERKELEY, Earl of Berkeley, Viscount Dursley, Baron Berkeley of Berkeley-Castle, Mowbray, Segrave, and Breaus (of Gower); Custos Rotuloram for the County of Surrey; one of the Governors of the Charter-House, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
CREATIONS.
Baron Berkeley (a Feudal Honor) by Tenure of the Castle of Berkeley, and Writ of Summons to Parliament, 23 Jun. (1295) 23 Edw. 1. Viscount and Earl, 11 Sept. (1679) 31 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Gules, a Cheveron between ten Crosses formè (6 above, and 4 below) Argent.
[Page 73]52. DANIEL-FINCH, Earl of Nottingham, Baron Finch of Daventry, and Baronet; one of the Governors of the Charter-house.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 7 Jun. (1660) 12 Car. 2. Baron by Letters Patent, 10 Jan. (1673) 25 Car. 2. And Earl, 12 Maii (1681) 33 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The same as the Earl of Winchelsey [Num. 26.] viz. Argent, a Cheveron between three Griphons passant Sable, with a Crescent for Difference.
53. LAƲRENCE HYDE, Earl of Rochester, Viscount Hyde of Kenilworth, and Baron of Wotton-Basset, one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, one of the Governors of the Charter-house.
CREATIONS.
Baron and Viscount, 23 Apr. (1681) 33 Car. 2. And Earl, 29 Novemb. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The same as his Brother the Earl of Clarendon, [Num. 34.] viz. Azure, a Cheveron between three Lozenges Or, with a Crescent for Difference.
54. JAMES BERTIE, Earl of Abingdon, and Baron Norris of Ricot, Chief Justice in Eyre of all His Majesties Forrests, Chaces, Parks, and Warrens, South of Trent, Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, and Custos Rotulorum for the same County.
CREATIONS.
Allow'd Baron upon the Restoration of K. Cha. 2. by Descent, and Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 6 Mar. (1678) 31 Car. 2 Originally, 8 Maii (1572) [Page 75] 14 Eliz. And Earl, 30 Nov. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The same as his Brother the Earl of Lindsey, [Num. 23.] viz. Argent, three Battering Rams barr-ways in pale Proper, arm'd and garnish'd Azure, with an Annulet for Difference.
55. BAPTIST NOEL, Earl of Gainesborough, Viscount Campden of Campden, Baron Noel of Ridlington, Baron Hicks of Ilmington, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Baron Noel of Ridlington, 23 Mar. (1616) 14 Jac. 1. Baron Hicks of Ilmington, and Viscount, upon the Death of Baptist (Hicks) Viscount Campden, &c. [18 Octob. (1629) 5 Car. 1.] who had been created Baron and Viscount, 5 Maii (1628) 4 Car. 1. And Earl, 1 Dec. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Or, fretty Gules, a Canton Ermin.
56. ROBERT D'ARCIE, Earl of Holderness, Baron D'Arcie, Meinel, and Coniers.
CREATIONS.
Declar'd and Confirm'd Baron Darcy and Conyers by Letters Patent, 10 Aug. (1641) 17 Car. 1. Baron Darcie likewise by Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 8 Maii (1661) 13 Car. 2. Anciently by Descent, temp. Hen. 4. Originally (1300) 28 Edw. 1. and 8 Jun. (1294) 22 Edw. 1. Baron Coniers also by Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 21 Mar. (1679) 32 Car. 2. by Descent, anciently, 17 Octob. (1509) 1 Hen. 8. originally (1506) 22 Hen. 7. And Earl, 5 Dec. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Azure, Semè of Cross-croslets, and three Cinquefoils Argent.
[Page 77] 57. HENRY-WINDSOR HICK MAN, Earl of Plymouth, and Baron Windsor of Bradenham.
CREATIONS.
Declar'd and Confirm'd Baron by Letters Patent, 16 Jan. (1660) 12 Car. 2. Originally by Descent and Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 3 Nov. (1529) 21 Hen. 8. And Earl, 6 Dec. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Gules, a Saltire Argent, between twelve Cross-croslets Or; which properly is the Arms of Windsor, but of late the Cross-croslets have been left off.
58. KATHARINE SIDLEY,By K. Jam. 2. Countess of Dorchester, and Baroness of Darlington.
CREATIONS.
Baroness and Countess, 20 Jan. (1685) 1 Jac. 2.
ARMS.
Azure, a Fess Wavy between three Goats-heads eraz'd Argent.
59. EDWARD RADCLIFFE, Earl of Derwentwater, Viscount Radcliffe and Langley, Baron of Tyndale, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 31 Jan. (1619) 17 Jac. 1. Baron, Viscount, and Earl, 7 Mar. (1687) 4 Jac. 2.
ARMS.
Argent, a Bend ingrail'd Sable.
60. HENRY-STAFFORD HOWARD, Earl of Stafford, and Baron Stafford.
CREATIONS.
Baron, upon the Death of his Mother Mary Baroness Stafford, &c. anciently by Descent, and Writ of Summons to Parliament, 6 Febr. (1298) 27 Edw. 1. Originally by Tenure, temp. Ric. 1. Earl, 3 Octob. (1688) 4 Jac. 2.
ARMS.
The same properly as the Duke of Norfolk, [Num. 1.] with a Crescent for Difference; but his Lordship bears his Maternal Arms, viz. Stafford, i. e. Or, a Cheveron Gules.
61. WILLIAM BENTINCK, By K. Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2. Earl of Portland, Viscount Woodstock, and Baron of Cirencester, Grome of the Stole to His Majesty, and First Gentleman of the King's Royal Bed-chamber, as also Privy Purse, one of the Lieutenants-General of His Majesties Army, Colonel and Captain of the Dutch Regiment of the King's Guards, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baron, Viscount, and Earl, 9 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Azure, a Cross Moline Argent.
62. THOMAS BELLASSYSE, Earl of Fauconberg, Viscount Falconberg of Hentknowle, Baron Fauconbridge of Yarum, and Baronet; Custos Rotulorum for the Parts of the North Riding in the County of York, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Baron by Letters Patent, 25 Maii (1627) 3 Car. 1. Viscount, 31 Jan. (1642) 18 Car. 1. And Earl, 9 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Argent, a Cheveron Gules, between three Fleurs de Lis Azure.
[Page 81]63. CHARLES MORDAƲNT, Earl of Monmouth, Viscount Mordant of Avalon, and Baron Mordant of Rygate, Gentleman of the King's Royal Bedchamber, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Northampton, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baron, and Viscount, 10 Julii (1659) 11 Car. 2. And Earl, 9 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
The same as the Earl of Peterborough [Num. 24.] viz. Argent, a Cheveron between three Estoils Sable, with a Crescent for Difference.
64. RALPH MONTAGƲ, Earl of Montagu, Viscount Mount-Hermer, and Baron Montagu of Boughton, Master of the King's great Wardrobe, [Page 82] and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Letters Patent, 29 Jun. (1621) 19 Jac. 1. Viscount and Earl, 9 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Argent, three Lozenges in Fess Gules, within a Bordure Sable.
65. JOHN CHƲRCHILL, Earl of Marlborough, Baron Churchill of Sandridge, and Baron Churchill of Aumouth.
CREATIONS.
Baron Churchill of Aumouth, (a Scotch Honor) by Letters Patent, —Dec. (1682) 34 Car. 2. Baron Churchill of Sandridge, by Letters Patent, 14 Maii (1685) 1 Jac. 2. And Earl, 9 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae. being English Honors.
ARMS.
Sable, a Lion rampant Argent, on a Canton of the Second, St. George's Cross; which Canton is an Augmentation.
66. ARTHƲR HERBERT, Earl of Torrington, and Baron Herbert of Tor-bay.
CREATIONS.
Baron and Earl, 29 Maii (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
The same as Baron Herbert of Chirbury [Num. 70.] viz. Per pale Azure and Gules, three Lions rampant Argent, arm'd and langued Or, with a Crescent for Difference.
67. RICHARD LƲMLEY, Earl of Scarborough, Viscount Lumley of L [...]ley-Castle, and Viscount Lumley [Page 84] of Waterford, Baron Lumley of Lumley, Gentleman of the King's Royal Bedchamber, one of the Major-Generals of His Majesties Army, Colonel and Captain of the First Troop of the King's Horse-Guards, Lord Lieutenant of the County Palatine of Durham and County of Northumberland, as also Custos Rotulorum for the said County of Northumberland, Vice-Admiral of the Sea-Coasts of Durham and Northumberland, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Viscount Lumley of Waterford, (an Irish Honor) 12 Julii (1628) 4 Car. 1. Baron by Letters Patent, 31 Maii (1681) 33 Car. 2. Viscount Lumley of Lumley-Castle, 10 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae. And Earl, 15 Apr. (1690) 2 Will. & Mariae, being English Honors.
ARMS.
Argent, a Fess Gules, between three Parrots Proper, each gorged with a Collar of the Second.
[Page 85] 68. GEORGE BOOTH, Earl of Warrington, Baron Delamer of Dunham-Massy, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 22 Maii (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Baron by Letters Patent, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2. And Earl, 17 Apr. (1690) 2 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Argent, three Boars-heads erected and eraz'd Sable.
69. FRANCIS NEWPORT, Earl of Bradford, Viscount Newport of Bradford, and Baron Newport of High Ercall, Treasurer of the King's House-hold, and Cofferer to His Majesty; Lord Lieutenant of the County of Salop, as also Custos Rotulorum for the said County, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baron, by Letters Patent, 14 Oct. (1642) 18 Car. 1. Viscount, 11 Mar. (1674) 27 Car. 2. And Earl, 11 Maii (1694) 6 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Argent, a Cheveron Gules, between three Leopards-faces Sable.
70. HENRY SYDNEY, Earl of Romney, Viscount Sydney of Sheppey, and Baron of Milton; Gentleman of the King's Royal Bedchamber, Master-General of His Majesties Ordnance, Captain and Colonel of the First Regiment of the King's Foot-Guards, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and Constable of Dover; Lord Lieutenant of the County of Kent, City of Canterbury and County of the same City; as also Custos Rotulorum for the said County of Kent; and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baron and Viscount, 9 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae. And Earl, 14 Maii (1694) 6 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
The same as his Brother the Earl of Leicester, [Num. 13.] viz. Or, a Pheon Azure, with a Crescent for Difference.
71. WILLIAM ZƲLESTEIN, By K. Will. 3. Earl of Rochford, Viscount Tunbridge, and Baron of Enfeild, one of the Major-Generals of the King's Army.
CREATIONS.
Baron, Viscount, and Earl, 10 Maii (1695) 7 Will. 3.
ARMS.
The Arms of Henry-Frederick Prince of Orange, within a Bordure Ermin; which are Sixteen Quarterings and Five Escocheons of Pretence, as followeth, viz. [Page 88] The First;Earls. By K. Will. 3. Four Coats quarterly, (1st) Nassau; Azure, a Lion rampant and Semè of Billets Or. (2d) Deitz; Or, a Lion rampant guardant Gules, crown'd with a Ducal Coronet Azure. (3d) Vianden; Gules, a Fess Argent. (4th) Catsenelboge; Gules, two Lions passant guardant Or; and over all the said four Coats an Escocheon of Pretence, (viz.) M [...]urs; Or, a Fess Sable. The Second; Four Coats quarterly, (1st) Challon; Gules, a Bend Or. (2d) Orange; Or, a Bugle Horn stringed Azure; the (3d) as the Second, the (4th) as the First; and over all the said four Coats an Escocheon of Pretence, viz. Geneva; Or, a Cross Azure, quarterly pierced of the Feild. The Third, Four Coats quarterly, and Escocheon of Pretence as the Second. The Fourth; Four quarterly Coats and Escocheon of Pretence as the First; And in the midst of all the said Quarterings an Escocheon of Pretence, viz. Buren; Gules, a Fess counter embattled Argent. Which said Arms and Quarterings he may lawfully use and bear within a Bordure Ermin, as aforesaid, or so many of the said Quarterings as he [Page 89] shall think most necessary and convenient.
72. FORD GREY, Earl of Tankervile, Viscount Glendale, Baron Grey of Werk, and Baronet; one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 15 Jun. (1619) 17 Jac. 1. Baron, by Letters Patent, 11 Febr. (1623) 21 Jac. 1. Viscount and Earl, 11 Jun. (1695) 7 Will. 3.
ARMS.
Gules, a Lion rampant within a Bor [...]ure ingrail'd Argent.
Earls are usually stiled by the King, Our Right Trusty and Right Well-beloved Cousins; but when of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council, then with the addition of, and Councellors.
VISCOUNTS.
1. THE most Noble, Potent,Viscounts. By K. Edw. 6. and Honourable EDWARD DEVEREƲX, Viscount Hereford, and Baronet; the Premier Viscount of England.
CREATIONS.
Viscount, 2 Feb. (1549) 4 Edw. 6. And Baronet, 25 Nov. (1612) 25 Jac. 1.
ARMS
Argent, a Fess Gules, in Chief three Torteauxes.
2. FRANCIS BROWNE,By K. Phil. & Q. Mar [...] 1. Viscount Mountague.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 2 Sept. (1554) 1, & 2 Phil. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Viscounts. Sable, three Lions passant in Bend, between two double Cotises Argent.
By K. Jam. 1. 3. WILLIAM FIENES, Viscount and Baron Say and Sele.
CREATIONS.
Baron Say and Sele, by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 3 Mar. (1446) 25 Hen. 6. which Title was Recogniz'd 9 Aug. (1603) 1 Jac. 1. And Viscount 7 Julii (1624) 22 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Azure, three Lions rampant Or.
By K. Cha. 2.4. CHARLES TOƲNSHEND, Viscount Tounshend of Raynham, Baron Tounshend of Lynn-Regis, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 16 Apr. (1617) 15 Jac. 1.Viscounts. By K. Cha. 2. Baron, by Letters Patent, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2. And Viscount, 2 Decem. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Azure, a Cheveron Ermin, between three Escallops Argent.
5. THOMAS THYNNE, Viscount Weymouth, Baron Thynne of Warminster, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 15 Julii (1641) 17 Car. 1. Baron and Viscount, 11 Decem. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Barry of Ten Or, and Sable.
[Page 94]6. CHRISTOPHER HATTON, Viscount Hatton of Gretton, and Baron Hatton of Kirby, Governor of the Isle of Guernsey, and Custos Rotulorum for the County of Northampton.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Letters Patent, 29 Julii (1643) 19 Car. 1. And Viscount, 17 Jan. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Azure, a Cheveron between three Garbs Or.
By K. Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2. 7. HENRY YELVERTON, Viscount Longueville, Baron Grey of Ruthen, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 30 Jan. (1641) 17 Car. 1. Baron by Descent, and Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 17 Octob. (1679) [Page 95] 31 Car. 2.Viscounts. By K. Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2. formerly allow'd in the Parliament, 3 Nov. (1646) 16 Car. 1. Originally, — (1322) 16 Edw. 2. And Viscount, 21 Apr. (1690) 2 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Argent, three Lions rampant and a Chief Gules.
8. EDWARD VILLIERS, Viscount Villiers of Darford, and Baron Villiers of Hoo, His Majesties Envoy Extraordinary to the States-General of the Ʋnited Provinces, and Plenipotentiary in the Congress of the Ministers of the Confederate Princes at the Hague; as also one of the King's Plenipotentiaries for the Treaty of a General Peace, Knight-Marshal of His Majesties Houshold, and Ranger of Hide Park.
CREATIONS.
Baron and Viscount, 20 Mar. (1690) 3 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
The same as the Duchess of Cleveland [Num. 3.] viz. Argent, on a Cross Gules, five Escallops Or, with a Crescent for Difference.
By K. Will. 3.9. JOHN LOWTHER, Viscount Lonsdale, Baron Lowther of Lowther, and Baronet (of Scotland) Custos Rotulorum for the Counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baronet of Nova Scotia — Baron and Viscount, 28 Maii (1696) 8 Will. 3.
ARMS.
Or, Six Annulets (3, 2, & 1) Sable.Viscounts.
Viscounts are usually stiled by the King, Our Right Trusty and Well-beloved Cousins; but when of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council, then with the addition of, and Councellors.
LORDS SPIRITUAL.
I. Archbishops.
Archbps. By K. Wtll. 3. and Q. Mary 2.1. THE most Reverend Father in God, THOMAS TENISON, D. D. by Divine Providence Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, &c. See more among the Archbishops and Great Officers, pag. 5.
2. JOHN SHARPE, D. D. Lord Archbishop of York, &c. See more among the Archbishops and Great Officers, pag. 7.
II. Bishops.
Bishops. By K. Cha. 2.1. THE Right Reverend Father in God HENRY COMPTON, D. D. by Divine Permission, Lord Bishop of London, Dean of the [Page 99] Chappel Royal,Bishops. By K. Cha. 2. and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council; one of the Governors of the Charter-house.
CONSECRATION, &c.
Consecrated Bishop of Oxford, 6 Dec. 1674. And Translated to London, 18 Dec. 1675.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Gules, two Swords in Saltire Argent, the Hilts Or. His Lordship's Paternal Coat; The same as the Earl of Northampton [Num. 14.] viz. Sable, a Lion of England, between three Helmets Proper, garnish'd Or, with a Fleur de Lis for Difference.
2. NATHANAEL CREWE, LL. D. Lord Bishop of Durham, and Count Palatine.
CONSECRATION, &c.
Consecrated Bishop of Oxford, 2 Julii 1671, and Translated to Durham, 22 Oct 1674.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Azure, a Cross Or, between four Lions rampant Argent. His Lordship's Paternal Coat; The same as the Baron Crew [Num. 50.] viz. Azure, a Lion rampant Argent, with a Crescent (but formerly a Mollet) for Difference.
3. PETER MEW, LL. D. Lord Bishop of Winchester, and Prelate of the most Noble Order of the Garter; one of the Governors of the Charter-house.
CONSECRATION, &c.
Consecrated Bishop of Bath and Wells, 9 Feb. 1672, and Translated to Winchester, 22 Nov. 1684.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Gules, a Sword in Bend Argent, the Hilt (downward) Gold, interposed between two Keys endorsed (the Wards upward, and Bows interlaced) in Bend sinister, the uppermost Silver, and the other Or. His Lordship bears as his Coat; Paly of Six [...] , and [...] , on a Chief [...] , three Crosses formè [...] ; both within a Garter, for so doth the Prelate of the Order always bear his Arms.
4. WILLIAM BEAW, D. D. Lord Bishop of Llandaff.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 22 Jun. 1679.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Sable, two Crosiers in Saltire, the Dexter Or, surmounting the Sinister Argent, on a Chief Azure, three Mitres with their Labels of the Second. [Page 102] His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , Massonè [...] , on a Chief [...] , a Demi-Lion issuant [...] .
5. WILLIAM LLOYD, D. D. Lord Bishop of Coventry and Lichfeild, Lord Almoner to His Majesty.
CONSECRATION, &c.
Consecrated Bishop of St. Asaph, 3 Oct. 1680, and Translated to Coventry and Lichfeild, 20 Oct. 1692.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Per pale, Gules, and Argent, a Cross Potent, quadrat in the Centre, between four Crosses patè counter-chang'd of the Second, and Or. His Lordship's Paternal Coat, by lineal Descent, from Llowarch ap Bran, one of the Fifteen Tribes of North-Wales; Argent, a Cheveron between three Crows Sable, each bearing in their Bill an Ermin-tip or spot.
[Page 103] 6. THOMAS SMITH, D. D. Lord Bishop of Carlisle.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 29 Jun. 1684.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Argent, on a Cross Sable, a Mitre with Labels Or. His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , a Cheveron [...] , between three Crosses Pate fitchy [...] .
7. THOMAS SPRAT, D. D. Lord Bishop of Rochester, and Dean of the Collegiate Church of St. Peter, Westminster.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 2 Nov. 1684.
ARMS.
Bishops.The Episcopal See; Argent, on a Saltire Gules, an Escallop Or. His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , a Cheveron [...] , between three Sprats naiant [...] .
By K. Jam 2. 8. Sir JONATHAN TRELAWNEY, D. D. Lord Bishop of Exeter, and Baronet.
CONSECRATION, &c.
Baronet by Descent, and Letters Patent, 1 Julii (1628) 1 Car. 1. Consecrated Bishop of Bristol, 8 Nov. 1685. And Translated to Exeter, 13 Apr. 1689.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Gules, a Sword erected in pale Argent, the Hilt Or, surmounted by two Keys endorsed, (the Bows downward) in Saltire, of the Third. [Page 105] His Lordship's Paternal Coat; Argent, Bishops. By K. Jam. 2. a Cheveron Sable.
9. THOMAS WATSON, D. D. Lord Bishop of St. David's.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 26 Jun. 1687.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Sable, on a Cross Or, five Cinquefoils of the Feild. His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , on a Cheveron ingrail'd [...] , between three Martlets [...] , as many Crescents
10. GILBERT BƲRNET,By K. Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2. D. D. Lord Bishop of Salisbury, Chancellor of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and Fellow of the Royal Society.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 31 Mar. 1689.
ARMS.
Bishops. By K. Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2.The Episcopal See; Azure, Our Lady (the Virgin Mary) crown'd, holding her Babe in her right Arm, and a Scepter with her left Hand, all Or. His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , in Chief three Burnet leaves slipt [...] , and a Bugle-horn in base [...] , with a Mollet within the Circle of the Bawdrick [...] , both within a Garter; for so doth the Chancellor of the Order bear his Arms.
11. HƲMPHREY HƲMPHREYS, D. D. Lord Bishop of Bangor.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 30 Jun. 1689.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Gules, a Bend Argent, Guttee Sable, between two Mollets pierc'd of the Second. His Lordship's Paternal Coat, by lineal Descent [Page 107] from Marchwithan, one of the Fifteen Tribes of North-Wales; Gules, a Lion rampant Argent, quartering (2dly) Wynne; Vert, three Eagles display'd in Fess Or. (3dly) Griffith ap Conan; Gules, three Lions passant in pale Argent; and (4thly) Vaughan; Sable, three Childrens Heads (full faced) coupe at the Shoulders, each having a Snake enwrapp'd about the Neck Proper, with their Perrukes Or.
12. NICHOLAS STRATFORD, D. D. Lord Bishop of Chester.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 15 Sept. 1689.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Gules, three Mitres, with their Labels Or. His Lordship bears as his Coat; Gules, a Fess Humet [or rather Coupè, and as some have it, a Table] between three Trestles Argent.
[Page 108] 13. EDWARD STILLING-FLEET, D. D. Lord Bishop of Worcester.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 13 Oct. 1689.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Argent, ten Torteauxes (4, 3, 2, and 1). His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , on a Fess [...] , between three Fleurs de Lis [...] , as many Leopards Heads [...] .
14. SIMON PATRICK, D. D. Lord Bishop of Ely.
CONSECRATION, &c.
Consecrated Bishop of Chichester, 13 Oct. 1689, and Translated to Ely, 2 Jul. 1691.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Gules, three Ducal Coronets Or. His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , three Pallets Vaire [...] , and [...] , on a Chief [...] , a Lion passant guardant [...] .
15. GILBERT IRONSIDE, D. D. Lord Bishop of Hereford.
CONSECRATION, &c.
Consecrated Bishop of Bristol, 13 Oct. 1689, and Translated to Hereford, 29 Jul. 1691.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Gules, three Leopards Heads revers'd, jessant as many Fleurs de Lis Or. His Lordship's Paternal Coat; Party per pale, Azure and Gules, a Cross flory contre flory Or.
[Page 110] 16. JOHN HOƲGH, D. D. Lord Bishop of Oxford, and President of St. Mary Magdalen College in Oxon.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 11 Maii, 1690.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Sable, a Barr Argent, between three Ladies Heads coupè at the Breast, array'd and veil'd in white, crown'd Or, in Chief, and an Ox of the Second, passing over a Ford in Base Proper, arm'd and unguled Gold. His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , a Bend [...] .
17. JOHN MOORE, D. D. Lord Bishop of Norwich.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 5 Julii, 1691.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Azure, three Mitres with their Labels Or. His Lordship bears as his Coat; Ermin, on a Cheveron [...] , three Cinquefoils [...] .
18. RICHARD CƲMBERLAND, D. D. Lord Bishop of Peterborough.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 5 Julii, 1691.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Gules, two Keys endors'd (the Wards upward) in Saltire, between four Cross-croslets bottonè fitchè Or. His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , a Cheveron [...] , and in Chief three Wolves-heads eraz'd [...] .
19. EDWARD FOWLER, D. D. Lord Bishop of Gloucester, and [Page 112] Vicar of St. Giles Cripplegate, in London.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 5 Julii, 1691.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See (according to modern usage); Azure, two Keys endors'd in Saltire (the Bows downward) Or; which is the Arms of Gloucester-Abbey. The See being properly; Or, three Cheveronels Gules, the middlemost charg'd with a Mitre Gold. His Lordship's Coat; Party per pale, Gules and Sable, on a Cheveron Or, between three Lions passant guardant Ermin, crown'd Gold, as many Quaterfoils Vert.
20. RICHARD KIDDER, D. D. Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 30 Aug. 1691.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Azure, a Saltire quarterly quarter'd Or, and Argent. His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , a Saltire embattled counterimbattled [...] .
21. JOHN HALL, D. D. Lord Bishop of Bristol, Master of Pembroke College, and Rector of St. Aldate's, Oxon.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 30 Aug. 1691.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Sable, three Ducal Crowns in pale Or. His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , Crusulè [...] , and three Talbots-Heads eraz'd [...] .
22. EDWARD JONES, Lord Bishop of St. Asaph.
CONSECRATION, &c.
Consecrated Bishop of Cloyne in Ireland, Mar. 1684, and Translated to St. Asaph, 13 Decemb. 1692.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See, (according to constant Ʋsage); Sable, a Key in B [...]nd (the Bow downward) Or, surmounted by a Crosier in Bend sinister Argent; but the Arms of this See have generally been accounted; Sable, two Keys endorsed (the Bows downward) in Saltire Argent. His Lordship's Paternal Coat, by lineal Descent from Brochwel Yscithroc, General of the Britains, A. D. 603; Sable, three Horses Heads eraz'd, Argent.
23. JAMES GARDINER, D D. Lord Bishop of Lincoln.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 10 Mar. 1694.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Gules, Bishops. two Lions passant guardant in pale Or, on a Chief Azure, our Lady sitting upon a Tomb-stone with a Crown on her Head, holding her Babe in her right Arm, and a Scepter in her left Hand, Gold. His Lordship bears as his Coat; [...] , a Buck's Head caboched [...] , with a Mollet between the Horns [...] .
24. JOHN WILLIAMS,By K. Will. 3. D. D. Lord Bishop of Chichester.
CONSECRATION.
Bishop, 13 Decemb. 1696.
ARMS.
The Episcopal See; Azure, Prester John sitting upon a Tomb-stone, (or rather the Holy Sepulcher) with a Crown [not a Linnen Mitre as some have fancied] on his Head and Glory Or, his right Hand elevated, and holding in his left an open [Page 116] Book, [not an Orb, as commonly mistaken] which rests on his Knee Argent, with a Sword cross his Mouth Gules.
Note. I call it Prester John, in compliance to the vulgar Blazon, but think the Conjecture of the present Bishop to be more probable; That it is our Blessed Saviour, with a Sword in his Mouth, agreeable to Rev. 19.15.
His Lordship's Coat; Sable, a Dove Proper, between three Crosses patè Or.
Archbps.The Archbishop of Canterbury takes Place next after the Princes of the Blood-Royal, before all the Nobility, (Prince George of Denmark only excepted, who hath Precedence by a Special Act of Parliament) and all the Great Officers of State and Court.
The Archbishop of York takes Place before all the Nobility (except Prince George of Denmark) [Page 117] and the Great Officers, next after the Lord High Chancellor, or Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England.
The Bishops (whereof London, Bishops. Durham, and Winchester always precede the rest) take Place next after the Viscounts, before the Barons, and are rank'd according to the Seniority of their several Consecrations.
Note. The three Bishops before mention'd, have Precedence (as 'tis anciently remember'd) for the Considerations following, viz.
I. The Bishop of London, for that his See is the King's Chief Chamber.
[Page 118] Bishops. II. The Bishop of Durham, for that he not only in the King's Defence, within his Diocess, weareth Armour as a Knight in the Feild, with his Power against the King's Enemies; but also hath his Prerogative, as his Exchequer and other Courts, as the King hath; whereby he is a Count-Palatine. And,
III. The Bishop of Winchester, [who hath anciently sometimes been stiled Count-Palatine of Hampton] as Prelate always of the most Noble Order of the Garter.
BARONS.
Note. His Majesties Principal Secretary of State, being a Baron, is to take Place above all Barons; and if a Bishop, above all other Bishops; not having any of the Great Offices before mention'd, pag. 5, & 32.
1. THE most Noble,Barons. B K. Edw. 1. and Right Honourable GEORGE NEVILL, Baron of Abergavenny.
CREATION.
By Tenure of the Castle of Bergavenny, (jure Ʋxoris) 27 Hen. 6. (1448) and Writ of Summons to Parliament, 5 Sept. (1450) 29 Hen. 6. By Descent; anciently, 23 Jul. (1392) 16 Ric. 2. Originally, 23 Jun. (1295) 23 Edw. 1.
ARMS.
Gules, on a Saltire Argent, a Rose of Lancaster, i. e. a Red Rose.
[Page 120] 2. JAMES TOƲCHET, (Earl of Castle-haven) Baron Audley of Heleigh.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 26 Feb. (1420) 8 Hen. 5. Anciently, 20 Octob. (1403) 5 Hen. 4. by Descent; Originally, 26 Jan. (1296) 25 Edw. 1. And Earl, (an Irish Honor) Sept. (1616) 14 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Ermin, a Cheveron Gules.
3. ROBERT BERTIE, Baron Willughby of Eresby, and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Son and Heir apparent to the Right Honourable Robert Earl of Lindsey, &c.
CREATION.
By Writ of Summons to Parliament, 19 Apr. (1690) 2 Will. & Mariae. Anciently, [Page 121] 16 Jan. (1580) 23 Eliz. by Descent; Originally, 26 Jul. (1313) 7 Edw. 2.
ARMS.
The same as his Father the Earl of Lindsey, [Num. 23.] viz. Argent, three Battering Rams bar-ways Proper, arm'd and garnish'd Azure, with a Label of three Points for Difference.
4. JOHN WEST, Baron La-Warr.
CREATION.
By Writ of Summons to Parliament, 15 Jul. (1427) 5 Hen. 6. [also 21 Jun. (1402) 3 Hen. 4. &c. and 25 Febr. (1341) 16 Edw. 3.] By Descent; originally, 27 Febr. (1298) 27 Edw. 1. And 8 Jun. (1294) 22 Edw. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, a Fess Dancettè Sable.
[Page 122]5. CHARLES BERKELEY, (commonly call'd Viscount Dursley) Baron Berkeley of Berkeley, Knight of the Honourable Order of the Bath, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Gloucester, City of Bristol, and County of the same; as also Custos Rotulorum for the said County of Gloucester, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council; Son and Heir apparent to the Right Honourable George Earl of Berkeley, &c.
CREATION.
By Writ of Summons to Parliament, 11 Jul. (1689) 1 Will. & Mar. Originally by Descent, and Tenure of the Castle of Berkeley, (a Feudal Honor) and Summons to Parliament, 23 Jun. (1295) 23 Edw. 1.
ARMS.
The same as his Father the Earl of Berkeley; [Num. 51.] viz. Gules, a Cheveron between ten Crosses Patè (6 above [Page 123] and 4 below) Argent, with a Label of three Points for Difference.
6. THOMAS PARKER, Baron Morley and Monteagle; Baron of Rye.
CREATIONS.
Baron Morle, by Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 15 Apr. (1523) 14 Hen. 8. By Descent; Anciently, 10 Aug. (1469) 9 Edw. 4. Originally; 29 Dec. (1299) 28 Edw. 1. And Baron Montegle by Descent, and Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 5 Nov. (1605) 5 Jac. 1. Originally by Writ, 23 Nov. (1514) 6 Hen. 8. to the Parliament, 5 Febr. ensuing.
ARMS.
Argent, a Lion passant Gules, between two Barrs Sable, charg'd with three Bezants, in Chief as many Bucks Heads caboched of the Third.
[Page 124] 7. ROBERT SHIRLEY, Baron Ferrers (of Chartley) and Baronet, High Steward to Her Majesty Katharine Queen Dowager.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 22 Maii (1611) 9 Jac. 1. And Baron by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 14 Decemb. (1677) 29 Car. 2. By Descent; anciently, 26 Jul. (1461) 1 Edw. 4. Originally, 6 Febr. (1298) 27 Edw. 1.
ARMS.
Paly of Six Or, and Azure, a Canton Ermin.
8. CHARLES MILDMAY, Baron Fitz-Walter.
CREATION.
By Descent; and Writ of Summons to Parliament, 10 Feb. (1669) 22 Car. 2. [Page 125] Anciently, 15 Sept. (1485) 1 Hen. 7.Barons. Originally, 23 Jun. (1295) 23 Edw. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, three Lions rampant Azure.
9. FRANCES WARD, By K. Edw. 2. Baroness Dudley, and Baroness Dowager Ward of Birmingham.
CREATION.
By Descent; and Writ of Summons to Parliament, 15 Feb. (1439) 18 Hen. 6. Anciently, 25 Feb. (1341) 16 Edw. 3. Originally, 10 Mar. (1307) 1 Edw. 2. and by Tenure.
ARMS.
Ward; as afterwards, [Num. 40.] viz. Checquy Or, and Azure, a Bend Ermin: impaling Dudley; Or, a Lion rampant Quevè fourchè Vert.
[Page 126] Barons. By K. Hen. 6. 10. EDWARD STOƲRTON, Baron Stourton of Stourton.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 13 Maii (1448) 26 Hen. 6.
ARMS.
Sable, a Bend Or, between six Fountains Proper.
By K. Hen. 7. 11. RICHARD VERNEY, Baron Willughby of Broke, and Knight.
CREATION.
Allow'd in Parliament; by a Resolution upon the Question, 13 Febr. (1695) 8 Will. 3. by Descent, and thereupon summon'd by Writ, dated the 25th of the said Month. Originally; 12 Aug. (1492) 7 Hen. 7.
ARMS.
Gules, three Crosses Recercelè voided Or, a Chief Vaire Ermin, and Ermins.
[Page 127] 12. RALPH EƲRE, Baron Evre of Witton.By K. Hen. 8.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 24 Feb. (1543) 35 Hen. 8.
ARMS.
Quarterly Or, and Gules, on a Bend Sable, three Escallops Argent.
13. THOMAS WHARTON, Baron Wharton, and Lord of Helagh; Comptroller of His Majesties Household, Custos Rotulorum for the County of Bucks, High Steward of the Borough of Malmesbury, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATION.
Baron Wharton by Writ of Summon to the Parliament, 30 Jan. (1544) 36 Hen. 8.
ARMS.
Barons. Sable, a Maunch Argent, within a Bordure Or, charg'd with eight couple of Lions Paws Saltire ways eraz'd Gules; which Bordure is an Augmentation.
By K. Edw. 6. 14. HƲGH WILLƲGHBY, Baron Willughby of Parham.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 16 Feb. (1546) 1 Edw. 6.
ARMS.
Or, frettie Azure.
15. WILLIAM PAGET, Baron Paget of Beaudesert, His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary to the Grand Seignior, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Stafford, and Custos Rotulorum for the said County.
CREATION.
By Writ of Summons to the Parliament, 3 Dec. (1550) 4 Edw. 6. and Solemn Creation, the 19th of January ensuing.
ARMS.
Sable, on a Cross engrail'd, between four Eagles display'd Argent, five Lions passant of the First.
16. FRANCIS HOWARD,By Q. Marg 1. Baron Howard of Effingham.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 11 Mar. (1553) 1 Mariae.
ARMS.
The same as the Duke of Norfolk, [Num. 1.] viz. Gules, on a Bend between six Cross-croslets fitchè Argent, an Inescocheon Or, thereon a Demi-Lion rampant, pierced thro' the Mouth with [Page 130] an Arrow,Barons. By Q. Mary 1. within a double Tressure [...] treflory of the First, with a Crescent for Difference; which Inescocheon is an Augmentation.
17. WILLIAM NORTH, Baron North of Kirtling (modo Carthlage) and Baron Grey of Rolleston.
CREATIONS.
Baron North, by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 17 Feb. (1553) 1 Mariae, and Place in the House, the 7th of April ensuing. And Baron Grey of Rolston, likewise by Writ of Summons, 17 Octob. (1673) 25 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Azure, a Lion passant Or, between three Fleurs de Lis Argent.
18. JAMES BRƲGES, Baron Chandos of Sudeley, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Letters Patent, 8 Apr. (1554) 1 Mariae. And Baronet, 17 Maii (1627) 3 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, on a Cross Sable, a Leopards Head Or.
19. ROBERT CARY,By Q. Eliz. Baron Hunsdon.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 13 Jan. (1558) 1 Eliz.
ARMS.
Argent, on a Bend Sable, three Roses of the Feild.
20. ROBERT SYDNEY, By K. Jam. 1. (commonly call'd Viscount Lisle) Baron [Page 132] Sydney of Penshurst, Eldest Son, and Heir apparent to the Right Honourable Philip Earl of Leicester, By K. Jam. 1. &c.
CREATION.
By Writ of Summons to Parliament, 11 Jul. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae. Originally; by Letters Patent, 13 Maii (1603) 1 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
The same as his Father the Earl of Leicester, [Num. 13.] viz. Or, a Pheon Azure; with a Label of three Points for Difference.
21. THOMAS PETRE, Baron Petre of Writtle.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 21 Jul. (1603) 1 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Gules, a Bend Or, between two Escallops Argent.
[Page 133] 22. CHARLES GERARD, Baron Gerard of Gerards-Bromley.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 21 Jul. (1603) 1 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, a Saltire Gules, with a Crescent for Difference.
23. THOMAS ARƲNDELL, Baron Arundel of Wardour, and Count of the Sacred Roman Empire.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Letters Patent, 4 Maii (1605) 3 Jac. 1. And Count, by the Emperor Rudolph 2. by Letters Patent, 14 Dec. 1595. (38 Eliz.)
ARMS.
Sable, Six Swallows (3, 2, & 1) Argent.
24. KATHARINE WILLIAMSON, Baroness Clifton of Leighton Bromswould, and Lady Williamson.
CREATION.
Allow'd Baroness by Descent, ann. (1674) 26 Car. 2. Originally; by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 9 Jul. (1608) 6 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Williamson; Quarterly, 1st and 4th an Augmentation; viz. Azure, a Saltire Argent, on a Chief Gules, a Lion passant guardant Or. 2d and 3d, the Coat of Williamson; scilt. Or, a Cheveron ingrail'd, between three Trefoils slipt Sable Impaling Stuart; Quarterly, 1st and 4th, an Augmentation, viz. France; i. e. Azure, three Fleurs de Lis Or, within a [Page 135] Bordure Gules, charg'd with eight Fermeulx (or round Buckles) Gold. 2d and 3d, the Paternal Coat of Stuart; scilt. Or, a Fess Checquy Argent, and Azure, within a Bordure ingrail'd Gules. And in the midst of the said Quarterings an Inescocheon, viz. Napier; Argent, a Saltire ingrail'd, between four Roses Gules.
25. CHRISTOPHER ROPER, Baron Tenham.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 9 Jul. (1616) 14 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Per Fess Azure, and Or, a Pale, and three Roe-Bucks Heads eraz'd counter-chang'd.
26. FOƲLK GREVILL, Baron Brook of Beauchamps-Court; Recorder of the City of Coventry, and Borough of Warwick.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 9 Jan. (1620) 18 Jac. 1.
ARMS.
Sable, on a Cross, within a Bordure ingrail'd Or, five Ogresses.
By K. Cha. 1.27. JOHN LOVELACE, Baron Lovelace of Hurley; Captain of a Troop of Horse in Colonel Windsor's Regiment.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 31 Maii (1627) 3 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Gules, on a Chief indented Sable, three Martlets Argent.
28. JOHN POƲLET, Baron Paulet of Hinton-St. George.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, Barons. By K. Cha. 1. 23 Jun. (1627) 3 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Sable, three Swords, their Points in Pile Argent, the Hilts Or.
29. WILLIAM MAYNARD, Baron Maynard of Estaines-parva; Baron Maynard of Wickloe, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. Baron Maynard of Wicklow, (an Irish Honor) by Letters Patent, 30 Maii (1620) 18 Jac. 1. And Baron Maynard of Estains ad Turrim, otherwise call'd Little Easton, likewise by Letters Patent, 14 Mar. (1627) 3 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, a Cheveron Azure, between three Sinister Hands erected, coupè at the Wrist Gules.
30. THOMAS COVENTRY, Baron Coventry of Ailesborough.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 10 Apr. (1628) 4 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Sable, a Fess Ermin, between three Crescents Or.
31. CHARLES HOWARD, Baron Howard of Escrick.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 12 Apr. (1628) 4 Car. 1.
ARMS.
The same as the Earl of Suffolk, [Num. 8.] viz. Gules, on a Bend between six Cross-croslets fitchè Argent, an Escocheon Or, thereon a Demi-Lion rampant, pierced thro' the Mouth with an Arrow, within a double Tressure contrestory Gules, with a Fleur de Lis for Difference.
32. CHARLES MOHƲN, Baron Mohun of Okehampton, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 25 Nov. (1612) 10 Jac. 1. And Baron by Letters Patent, 15 Apr. (1628) 4 Car. 1.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. And Baron by Letters Patent, 12 Jan. (1639) 15 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Sable, a Cheveron between three Leopards Heads Or.
34. THOMAS LEIGH, Baron Leigh of Stoneley, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 29 Jun. (1611) 9 Jac. 1. And Baron by Letters Patent, 1 Julii (1643) 19 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Gules, a Cross ingrail'd Argent, a Lozenge in the dexter Chief of the Second.
[Page 141] 35. THOMAS JERMYN, Baron Jermyn of St. Edmunds-bury, and Governor of the Isle of Jersey.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 8 Sept. (1643) 19 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Sable, a Crescent, between two Mollets in pale Argent.
36. WILLIAM BYRON, Baron Byron of Rochdale.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 24 Oct. (1643) 19 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, three Bendlets enhanced Gules.
[Page 142]37. JOHN VAƲGHAN, (Earl of Carberie) Baron Vaughan of Emlyn, Baron Vaughan of Molingar. and Knight of the Honourable Order of the Bath; Custos Rotulorum for the Counties of Caermarthen and Cardigan.
CREATIONS.
Baron Vaughan of Molingar by Letters Patent, — (1620) 18 Jac. 1. And Earl, by K. Cha. 1. being both Irish Honors. Baron Vaughan of Emlyn, likewise by Letters Patent, 25 Octob. (1643) 19 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Or, a Lion rampant Gules.
38. FRANCIS SMITH, (Viscount Carrington of Barresore and) Baron Carrington of Wotton-Wa [...]
CREATIONS.
Baron by Letters Patent, 31 Octob. (1643) 19 Car. 1. And Viscount, (an Irish Honor) 4 Nov. (1643) 19 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, a Cross Gules, between four Peacocks close Azure.
39. WILLIAM WIDDRINGTON, Baron Widdrington of Blankney, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 9 Jul. (1642) 18 Car. 1. And Baron by Letters Patent, 10 Nov. (1643) 19 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Quarterly, Argent and Gules, a Bend Sable.
[Page 144]40. EDWARD WARD, Baron Ward of Bermingham, and Heir apparent to the Barony of Dudley.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 23 Mar. (1643) 19 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Checquy, Or and Azure, a Bend Ermin.
41. JOHN COLEPEPER, Baron Colepeper of Thoresway.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 21 Octob. (1644) 20 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, a Bend ingrail'd Gules.
[Page 145]42. CHARLES BOYLE, Baron Clifford of Launsborough; Grandson and Heir apparent to the Right Honourable Richard Earl of Burlington, &c.
CREATION.
Allow'd in Parliament, by Descent; and Writ of Summons, 20 Nov. (1694) 6 Will. & Mariae. Formerly, 16 Jul. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae. Originally; by Letters Patent, 4 Nov. (1644) 20 Car. 1.
ARMS.
The same as his Grandfather the Earl of Burlington, [Num. 42.] viz. Party per Bend Crenellè Argent, and Gules; with a Label for Difference.
43. ROBERT LƲCAS, Baron Lucas of Shenfeild; Chief Governor, and Commander in Chief of His Majesties [Page 146] Tower of London, and Lord Lieutenant of the Tower Hamlets.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 3 Jan. (1644) 20 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, a Fess between six Annulets Gules.
44. EDWARD WATSON, Baron Rockingham of Rockingham, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 23 Jun. (1621) 19 Jac. 1. And Baron by Letters Patent, 28 Jan. (1644) 20 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, on a Cheveron ingrail'd Azure, between three Martlets Sable, as many Crescents Or.
[Page 147]45. ROBERT SƲTTON, Baron Lexington of Aram; His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary to the Emperor of Germany, Gentleman of the King's Royal Bedchamber, Custos Rotulorum for the Liberty of Southwell and Scrooby in the County of York, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 21 Nov. (1645) 21 Car. 1.
ARMS.
Argent, a Canton Sable.
46. By K. Cha. 2. MARMADƲKE LANGDALE, Baron Langdale of Holme.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 4 Febr. (1657) 10 Car. 2.
ARMS
Barons. By K. Cha. 2.Sable, a Cheveron between three Estoils Argent.
47. JOHN BERKELEY, Baron Berkeley of Stratton; Admiral of the Blue Squadron of His Majesties Navy Royal, and Colonel of the King's Second Regiment of Marines; Grome of the Stole to his Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark, and First Gentleman of his Bedchamber.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 19 Maii (1658) 10 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Gules, a Cheveron Ermin, between ten Crosses formè (6 above, and 4 below) Argent.
[Page 149]48. CHARLES GRANVILLE, (commonly call'd Viscount Lansdown) Baron Granville of Kilkhampton, and Count of the Sacred Roman Empire; Eldest Son and Heir apparent to the Right Honourable, John Earl of Bath, &c.
CREATIONS.
Baron by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 16 Jul. (1689) 1 Will. & Mar. Originally; by Letters Patent, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2. And Count by the Emperor Leopold, 27 Jan. 1684. (36 Car. 2.)
ARMS.
The same as his Father the Earl of Bathe, [Num. 38.] viz. Gules, three Horsemens Rests Or; with a Label of three Points for Difference.
49. CHARLES CORNWALLIS, Baron Cornwallis of Eye, and Baronet; [Page 150] Lord Lieutenant of the County of Suffolk, and Custos Rotulorum for the said County; one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 4 Maii (1627) 3 Car. 1. And Baron by Letters Patent, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Sable, Guttee Argent, on a Fess of the Second, three Cornish Choughs Proper.
50. THOMAS CREWE, Baron Crew of Stene, and Knight.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 20 Apr. (1661) 13 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Azure, a Lion rampant Argent; with a Crescent for Difference.
51. MARY GREY, (Countess of Kent) Baroness Lucas of Crudwell.
CREATION.
Baroness upon the Death of her Father John (Lucas) Baron Lucas of Shenfeild, &c. who had been Created Baron Lucas of Crudwell by Letters Patent, 7 Maii (1663) 15 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The Arms of Grey; as before among the Earls, [Num. 2.] viz. Barry of Six, Argent, and Azure, in Chief three Torteauxes: impaling Lucas; Argent, a Fess between six Annulets Gules.
52. JOHN ARƲNDELL, Baron Arundel of Treryse.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 23 Mar. (1664) 16 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Quarterly; 1st and 4th, Arundel; viz. Sable, six Swallows close (3, 2, & 1) Argent. 2d and 3d; Sable, three Cheveronels Argent; which Quartering hath sometimes been born in the first place as the Paternal Arms of Arundel likewise.
53. HƲGH CLIFFORD, Baron Clifford of Chudleigh.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 22 Apr. (1672) 24 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Checquy, Or and Azure, a Fess Gules; with a Crescent for Difference.
[Page 153]54. PEREGRINE OSBORNE, (commonly call'd Marquis of Carmarthen; Viscount Osborne of Dumblane, and) Baron Osborne of Kiveton, only surviving Son and Heir apparent to his Grace Thomas Duke of Leeds, &c.
CREATIONS.
Baron; by Writ of Summons to Parliament, 14 Mar. (1690) 2 Will. & Mar. Originally; by Letters Patent, 15 Aug. (1673) 25 Car. 2. And Viscount Dumblane, (a Scotch Honor) Aug. (1673) 25 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The same as his Father the Duke of Leeds, [Num. 16.] viz. Quarterly Ermin, and Azure, a Cross Or; with a Label of three Points for Difference.
[Page 154] 55. SƲSAN FORTREY, Baroness Bellassyse of Osgodby.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 25 Mar. (1674) 26 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Fortrey; Argent, three Boars Heads coupè Sable; with a Crescent for Difference: Impaling Airmine; viz. Ermin, a Saltire ingrail'd Gules, on a Chief of the Second, a Lion passant guardant Or.
56. JOHN CARTERET, Baron Carteret of Hawnes, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 9 Maii (1645) 21 Car. 1. And Baron by Letters Patent, 19 Oct. (1681) 33 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Gules, four Fusils in Fess Argent; with a Crescent for Difference.
57. CHARLES BENET, Baron Ossulstone of Ossulstone.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 24 Nov. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Gules, a Besant between three Demi-Lions rampant Argent; with a Mollet for Difference.
58. WILLIAM LEGGE, Baron of Dartmouth.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 2 Dec. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 15 Jan. (1682) 34 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Gules, a Cross of Fusils Argent.
60. FRANCIS NORTH, Baron of Guilford.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 27 Sept. (1683) 35 Car. 2.
ARMS.
The same as the Baron North and Grey, [Num. 17.] viz. Azure, a Lion passant Or, between three Fleurs de Lis Argent; with a Crescent for Difference.
61. SYDNEY GODOLPHIN, Baron Godolphin of Rialton, and one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 8 Sept. (1684) 36 Car. 2.
ARMS.
Gules, an Eagle display'd with two Heads, between three Fleurs de Lis Argent; with a Crescent for Difference.
62. HENRY JERMYN,By K. Jam. 2. Baron of Dover.
CREATION.
Barons. By K. Jam. 2. By Letters Patent, 13 Maii (1685) 1 Jac. 2.
ARMS.
The same as his Brother the Baron Jermyn, [Num. 35.] viz. Sable, a Crescent between two Mollets in pale Argent; with a Crescent for Difference.
63. JOHN JEFFREYS, Baron Jeffreys of Wem, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 17 Nov. (1681) 33 Car. 2. And Baron by Letters Patent, 15 Maii (1685) 1 Jac. 2.
ARMS.
Ermin, a Lion rampant, and a Canton Sable, with a Fleur de Lis for Difference.
[Page 159] 64. JAMES WALDEGRAVE, Baron Waldgrave of Cheuton, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 1 Aug. (1643) 19 Car. 1. And Baron by Letters Patent, 20 Jan. (1685) 1 Jac. 2.
ARMS.
Party per pale, Argent and Gules, with a Roundle counterchang'd for Difference; which Roundle hath of late been disus'd.
65. EDWARD GRIFFIN, Baron Griffin of Braybroke.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, 30 Nov. (1688) 4 Jac. 2.
ARMS.
Barons. Sable, a Griphon rampant Argent, beak'd and membred Or.
By K. Wtll. 3. and Q. Mary 2. 66. HƲGH CHOLMONDELEY, (Viscount Cholmley of Kelles, and) Baron Cholmondley of Wich-Malbank, alias Namptwich.
CREATIONS.
Viscount (an Irish Honor) 29 Mar. (1661) 13 Car. 2. And Baron by Letters Patent, 9 Apr. (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae
ARMS.
Gules, two Helmets in Chief Argent, garnish'd Or, and in Base a Garb of the Third.
67. JOHN ASHBƲRNHAM, Baron Ashburnham of Ashburnham.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, Barons. By K. Will. 3. and Q. Mary 2. 30 Maii (1689) 1 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Gules, a Fess between six Mollets Argent.
68. WILLIAM FARMER, Baron Lempster of Lempster alias Leominster, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 6 Sept. (1641) 17 Car. 1. And Baron by Letters Patent, 12 Apr. (1692) 4 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Argent, a Fess Sable, between three Lions Heads eraz'd Gules.
[Page 162] 69. CHARLES BƲTLER, (Earl of Arran, Viscount Tullogh,) Baron Butler of Weston, and Baron of Cloghgrenan.
CREATIONS.
Baron Butler of Weston, (an English Honor) by Letters Patent, 23 Jan. (1693) 5 Will. & Mariae. Baron of Cloghgrenan, Viscount, and Earl, (Irish Honors) — Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
The same as his Brother the Duke of Ormond, [Num. 8.] viz. Or, a Chief indented Azure; with a Crescent for Difference.
70. HENRY HERBERT, Baron Herbert of Chirbury.
CREATION.
By Letters Patent, Barons. 28 Apr. (1694) 6 Will. & Mariae.
ARMS.
Party per pale Azure, and Gules, three Lions rampant Argent, arm'd and langued Or.
71. JOHN THOMPSON,By K. Will. 3. Baron Haversham of Haversham, and Baronet.
CREATIONS.
Baronet, 12 Dec. (1673) 25 Car. 2. And Baron by Letters Patent, 4 Maii (1696) 8 Will. 3.
ARMS.
Or, on a Fess dancettè Azure, three Estoils Argent, a Canton of the Second, thereon a Sun in Glory, i. e. Proper.
Barons are usually stiled by the King, Our Right Trusty and Well-beloved; but when of His Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council, then with the addition of, Councellors.