Viscountcies of England Chronologically
Viscountcies of England Chronologically is in Viscountcies of England.
Before 1014 Raoul Beaumont Sarthe 1st Viscount Beaumont (age 79) was created 1st Viscount Beaumont. There are a number issues with this creation; it may be spurious?
On 12 Feb 1440 John Beaumont 1st Viscount Beaumont (age 30) was created 1st Viscount Beaumont by letters patent. Elizabeth Phelip Viscountess Beaumont by marriage Viscountess Beaumont.
In 1443 Henry Bourchier 2nd Count Eu 1st Earl Essex (age 39) was created 1st Viscount Bourchier. Isabel York Countess Eu and Essex (age 34) by marriage Viscountess Bourchier.
In 1451 John Talbot 1st Viscount Lisle (age 25) was created 1st Viscount Lisle. Joan Cheddar Viscountess Lisle (age 26) by marriage Viscountess Lisle.
On 21 Apr 1481 William Berkeley 1st Marquess Berkeley (age 55) was created 1st Viscount Berkeley. Joan Strangeways 3rd Viscountess Berkeley by marriage Viscountess Berkeley.
In 1483 Edward Grey 1st Viscount Lisle (age 51) was created 1st Viscount Lisle. Elizabeth Talbot Viscountess Lisle by marriage Viscountess Lisle.
On 05 Jul 1483 John Howard 1st Duke of Norfolk (age 58) was created 1st Duke Norfolk by King Richard III of England (age 30). Margaret Chedworth Duchess Norfolk (age 47) by marriage Duchess Norfolk.
His son Thomas Howard 2nd Duke of Norfolk (age 40) was created 1st Earl Surrey. Elizabeth Tilney Countess of Surrey (age 39) by marriage Countess Surrey.
William Berkeley 1st Marquess Berkeley (age 57) was created 1st Earl Nottingham.
John Howard 1st Duke of Norfolk (age 58) and William Berkeley 1st Marquess Berkeley (age 57) were heirs to the vast Mowbray estates that had been inherited by Anne Mowbray 8th Countess Norfolk who had been married to Richard of Shrewsbury 1st Duke York (age 9).
Richard of Shrewsbury 1st Duke York 1473-'s father King Edward IV of England had legislated that in the event of Anne's death his son Richard would continue to benefit from the inheritance; she died in 1481.
Francis Lovell 1st Viscount Lovell (age 27) was created 1st Viscount Lovell. Anne Fitzhugh Viscountess Lovell by marriage Viscountess Lovell. [Note. Some sources place his created on 01 Jan 1483 although the source for that is unknown. ]
Before 01 Sep 1487 John Welles 1st Viscount Welles (age 37) was created 1st Viscount Welles.
In 1513 Charles Brandon 1st Duke of Suffolk (age 29) was betrothed to Elizabeth Grey Countess Devon (age 7). He was created 1st Viscount Lisle in recognition of the betrothal.
In 1523 Arthur Plantagenet (age 58) was created 1st Viscount Lisle. Elizabeth Grey Viscountess Lisle (age 43) by marriage Viscountess Lisle.
On 18 Jun 1525 Henry Fitzroy (age 6) was taken by barge to Bridewell Palace [Map] where he was enobled by his father King Henry VIII of England and Ireland (age 33).
In the morning Henry Fitzroy (age 6) was created 1st Earl Nottingham.
In the afternoon Henry Fitzroy (age 6) was created 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset.
Henry Percy 5th Earl of Northumberland (age 47) carried the Sword of State. Thomas More (age 47) read the patents of nobility. Charles Brandon 1st Duke of Suffolk (age 41), Thomas Grey 2nd Marquess Dorset (age 47),
Henry Courtenay (age 29) was created 1st Marquess Exeter. Gertrude Blount Marchioness of Exeter (age 22) by marriage Marchioness Exeter.
Henry Clifford (age 32) was created 1st Earl of Cumberland, Warden of the West Marches and Governor of Carlisle Castle.
Thomas Manners (age 33) was created 1st Earl of Rutland. Eleanor Paston Countess Rutland (age 30) by marriage Countess of Rutland. He was given the Earldom of Rutland to reflect his descent from Anne York Duchess Exeter sister of the previous Earl of Rutland. At the same time his arms Manners Arms were augmented with the Manners Augmented Arms
Henry Brandon (age 2) was created 1st Earl Lincoln.
Robert Radclyffe (age 42) was created 1st Viscount Fitzwalter.
Thomas Boleyn 1st Earl Wiltshire and Ormonde (age 48) was created 1st Viscount Rochford. Elizabeth Howard Countess of Wiltshire and Ormonde (age 45) by marriage Viscountess Rochford.
Thomas Howard 3rd Duke of Norfolk (age 52), William Fitzalan 18th Earl Arundel (age 49) and John de Vere 14th Earl of Oxford (age 25) attended.
On 05 Jun 1536 Edward Seymour (age 36) was created 1st Viscount Beauchamp. See Letter 1074 and Letter 1075.
In 1543 John Dudley 1st Duke Northumberland (age 39) was created 1st Viscount Lisle.
In 1550 Walter Devereux 1st Viscount Hereford (age 62) was created 1st Viscount Hereford. Margaret Garneys Viscountess Hereford (age 30) by marriage Viscountess Hereford.
On 06 Sep 1554 Anthony Browne 1st Viscount Montagu (age 25) was created 1st Viscount Montagu. Magdalen Dacre Viscountess Montague (age 16) by marriage Viscountess Montagu.
In 1559 Thomas Howard 1st Viscount Howard Bindon (age 39) was created 1st Viscount Howard Bindon.
In 1605 Robert Sidney 1st Earl of Leicester (age 41) was created 1st Viscount Lisle. Barbara Gamage Countess Leicester (age 42) by marriage Viscountess Lisle.
On 24 Mar 1611 Robert Carr 1st Earl Somerset (age 24) was created 1st Viscount Rochester and to the Privy Council. Robert Carr 1st Earl Somerset (age 24) was now the Kings (age 44) favourite.
In 1616 William Knollys 1st Earl Banbury (age 72) was created 1st Viscount Wallingford. Elizabeth Howard Countess Banbury (age 33) by marriage Viscountess Wallingford.
On 07 Nov 1616 Thomas Egerton 1st Viscount Brackley (age 76) was created 1st Viscount Brackley. Alice Spencer Countess Derby (age 67) by marriage Viscountess Brackley.
In 1618 James Hay 1st Earl Carlisle (age 38) was created 1st Viscount Doncaster.
On 19 Jul 1619 John Villiers 1st Viscount Purbeck (age 28) was created 1st Viscount Purbeck. Frances Coke Viscountess Purbeck (age 16) by marriage Viscountess Purbeck.
In 1620 Henry Montagu 1st Earl Manchester (age 57) was created 1st Viscount Mandeville, 1st Baron Montagu of Kimbolton.
On 14 Nov 1620 Henry Constable 1st Viscount Dunbar (age 32) was created 1st Viscount Dunbar. Mary Tufton Viscountess Dunbar by marriage Viscountess Dunbar.
On 30 Dec 1620 William Feilding 1st Earl Denbigh (age 33) was created 1st Viscount Feilding, 1st Baron Feilding of Newnham Paddocks in Warwickshire. Susan Villiers Countess Denbigh (age 37) by marriage Viscountess Feilding.
On 28 Jan 1621 Francis Norreys 1st Earl Berkshire (age 41) was created 1st Earl Berkshire, 1st Viscount Thame. Bridget Vere Baroness Norreys Rycote (age 36) by marriage Countess Berkshire.
On 05 Jul 1621 Thomas Darcy 1st Earl Rivers (age 56) was created 1st Viscount Colchester with a special remainder to his grandson John Savage 2nd Earl Rivers (age 18).. Mary Kitson Countess Rivers (age 54) by marriage Viscountess Colchester
On 06 Jul 1621 Henry Carey 1st Earl Dover (age 41) was created 1st Viscount Rochford. Judith Pelham Countess Dover (age 31) by marriage Viscountess Rochford.
In 1623 Elizabeth Heneage 1st Countess Winchelsea (age 66) was created 1st Viscount Maidstone with a remainder to her heirs male.
In 1624 William Fiennes 1st Viscount Saye and Sele (age 41) was created 1st Viscount Saye and Sele.
In Nov 1625 Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 53) was created 1st Viscount Wimbledon, 1st Baron Cecil Putney. Diana Drury Viscountess Wimbledon by marriage Viscountess Wimbledon.
On 27 Jan 1626 Francis Bacon 1st Viscount St Alban (age 65) was created 1st Viscount St Alban. Alice Barnham Viscountess St Alban (age 34) by marriage Viscountess St Alban.
On 04 Nov 1626 Thomas Savage 1st Viscount Savage (age 40) was created 1st Viscount Savage. Elizabeth Darcy 1st Countess Rivers (age 45) by marriage Viscountess Savage.
In 1627 Nicholas Saundeson 1st Viscount Castleton (age 65) was created 1st Viscount Castleton.
On 25 Jan 1628 Robert Pierrepont 1st Earl Kingston (age 43) was created 1st Earl Kingston upon Hull, 1st Viscount Newark. Gertrude Talbot Baroness Pierrepont Holme Pierrepoint (age 47) by marriage Countess Kingston upon Hull.
On 08 Mar 1628 Paul Bayning 1st Viscount Bayning (age 40) was created 1st Viscount Bayning. Anne Glemham Viscountess Bayning by marriage Viscountess Bayning.
On 05 May 1628 Baptist Hicks 1st Viscount Campden (age 71) was created 1st Viscount Campden, 1st Baron Hicks of Ilmington in Warwickshire with a special remainder, failing his issue male, to his daughter Juliana's (age 41) husband Edward Noel 2nd Viscount Campden (age 46). Elizabeth May Viscountess Campden (age 66) by marriage Viscountess Campden.
On 01 Jul 1628 John Scudamore 1st Viscount Scudamore (age 27) was created 1st Viscount Scudamore.
On 12 Jul 1628 Richard Lumley 1st Viscount Lumley (age 39) was created 1st Viscount Lumley. Elizabeth Cornwallis Viscountess Lumley (age 38) by marriage Viscountess Lumley.
In Dec 1628 Richard Molyneux 1st Viscount Molyneux (age 34) was created 1st Viscount Molyneux. Mary Caryll Viscountess Molyneux (age 32) by marriage Viscountess Molyneux.
In 1629 Thomas Wentworth 1st Earl Strafford (age 35) was created 1st Viscount Wentworth.
In Nov 1640 William Howard 1st Viscount Stafford (age 25) was created 1st Viscount Stafford. Mary Stafford Countess Stafford (age 20) by marriage Viscountess Stafford.
On 31 Jan 1643 Thomas Belasyse 1st Viscount Fauconberg (age 66) was created 1st Viscount Faunconberg. Barbara Cholmley Viscountess Faunconberg by marriage Viscountess Faunconberg.
In 1644 Henry Wilmot 1st Earl Rochester (age 31) was created 1st Viscount Wilmot. Anne St John Countess Rochester (age 29) by marriage Viscountess Wilmot.
On 29 Jun 1646 Nicholas Barnewall 1st Viscount Barnewell (age 54) was created 1st Viscount Barnewall, 1st Baron Turvey. Bridget Fitzgerald Viscountess Barnewell (age 56) by marriage Viscountess Barnewall.
On 10 Jul 1659 John Mordaunt 1st Viscount Mordaunt (age 33) was created 1st Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon, 1st Baron Mordaunt of Reigate. Elizabeth Carey Viscountess Mordaunt (age 27) by marriage Viscountess Mordaunt of Avalon.
In 1664 William Craven 1st Earl Craven (age 55) was created 1st Earl Craven in Yorkshire, 1st Viscount Craven of Uffington in Berkshire with a special remainder to his kinsmen Sir William Craven and Sir Anthony Craven.
On 18 Mar 1664 Robert Bruce 2nd Earl Elgin 1st Earl Ailesbury (age 38) was created 1st Earl Ailesbury, 1st Viscount Bruce of Ampthill in Bedfordshire, 1st Baron Bruce of Skelton in Yorkshire. Diana Grey Countess Elgin and Ailesbury (age 34) by marriage Countess Ailesbury.
On 22 Apr 1672 Henry Bennet 1st Earl Arlington (age 54) was created 1st Earl Arlington, 1st Viscount Thetford and 1st Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex with a similar remainder, and in default of heirs of his body, to his brother Sir John Bennet (age 55) and the heirs male of his body. Elisabeth Nassau Beverweert Countess Arlington (age 38) by marriage Countess Arlington. See Viscountcies of England Created with a Special Remainder.
On 01 Aug 1672 Henry Fitzroy 1st Duke Grafton (age 8) and Isabella Bennet Duchess Grafton (age 4) were married. She the daughter of Henry Bennet 1st Earl Arlington (age 54) and Elisabeth Nassau Beverweert Countess Arlington (age 38). He the illegitmate son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 42) and Barbara Villiers 1st Duchess of Cleveland (age 31).
He was created 1st Earl Euston, 1st Viscount Ipswich, 1st Baron Sudbury. Isabella Bennet Duchess Grafton (age 4) by marriage Countess Euston.
On 19 Jun 1673 Thomas Osborne 1st Duke Leeds (age 41) was created 1st Viscount Latimer, 1st Baron Osborne of Kinderton.
In 1674 Anne Bayning Viscountess Bayning (age 54) was created 1st Viscount Bayning for life.
On 01 Oct 1674 George Fitzroy 1st Duke Northumberland (age 8) was created 1st Earl of Northumberland, 1st Viscount Falmouth, 1st Baron Pontefract by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 44).
On 11 Mar 1675 Francis Newport 1st Earl Bradford (age 55) was created 1st Viscount Newport of Bradford in Shropshire. Diana Russell Countess Bradford by marriage Viscountess Newport of Bradford in Shropshire.
On 28 Jul 1675 Charles "Don Carlo" Fitzcharles 1st Earl Plymouth (age 18) was created 1st Earl Plymouth, 1st Viscount Totnes, 1st Baron Dartmouth.
On 31 Dec 1677 George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax (age 44) was created 1st Viscount Halifax, 1st Baron Savile of Elland. Gertrude Pierrepont Marchioness Halifax by marriage Viscountess Halifax.
In 1679 John Robartes 1st Earl Radnor (age 73) was created 1st Earl Radnor, 1st Viscount Bodmin by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 48) in reward for having supported Charles' brother James II King England, Scotland and Ireland 1633-1701's future accession. Letitia Isabella Smythe Countess Radnor (age 49) by marriage Countess Radnor.
On 23 Jul 1679 Charles Gerard 1st Earl Macclesfield (age 61) was created 1st Earl Macclesfield, 1st Viscount Brandon of Brandon in Suffolk.Jeanne de Civelle Countess Macclesfield by marriage Countess Macclesfield.
On 11 Sep 1679 George Berkeley 1st Earl Berkeley (age 51) was created 1st Earl Berkeley, 1st Viscount Dursley. Elizabeth Massingberd Couness Berkeley by marriage Countess Berkeley.
On 12 May 1681 Richard Graham 1st Viscount Preston (age 31) was created 1st Viscount Preston. Ann Howard Viscountess Preston (age 31) by marriage Viscountess Preston.
In 1682 Horatio Townshend 1st Viscount Townsend (age 51) was created 1st Viscount Townsend. Mary Ashe Viscountess Townshend (age 30) by marriage Viscountess Townsend.
On 11 Dec 1682 Thomas Thynne 1st Viscount Weymouth (age 42) was created 1st Viscount Weymouth, 1st Baron Thynne of Warminster in Wiltshire. Frances Finch Viscountess Weymouth (age 32) by marriage Viscountess Weymouth.
On 17 Jan 1683 Christopher Hatton 1st Viscount Hatton (age 51) was created 1st Viscount Hatton. Frances Yelverton Viscountess Hatton by marriage Viscountess Hatton.
On 21 Apr 1690 Henry Yelverton 1st Viscount Longueville was created 1st Viscount Longueville. Barbara Talbot Viscountess Longueville (age 25) by marriage Viscountess Longueville.
In 1691 Edward Villiers 1st Earl Jersey (age 35) was created 1st Viscount Villiers, 1st Baron Villiers probably as a consequence of his sister Barbara Villiers Viscountess Fitzhardinge (age 37) being a mistress of King William III of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 40). Barbara Chiffinch Countess Jersey (age 28) by marriage Viscountess Villiers.
In 1696 Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle (age 25) was created 1st Viscount Bury in Lancashire, 1st Baron Ashford of Ashford in Kent.
On 28 May 1696 John Lowther 1st Viscount Lonsdale (age 41) was created 1st Viscount Lonsdale in Westmoreland. Katherine Thynne Viscountess Lonsdale (age 43) by marriage Viscountess Lonsdale in Westmoreland.
In 1699 Thomas Windsor 1st Viscount Windsor (age 29) was created 1st Viscount Windsor.
In 1706 Hugh Cholmondeley 1st Earl Cholmondeley (age 44) was created 1st Earl Cholmondeley in Cheshire, 1st Viscount Malpas in Cheshire.
In Dec 1706 Sidney Godolphin 1st Earl Godolphin (age 61) was created 1st Earl Godolphin, 1st Viscount Rialton.
In 1710 Henry Grey 1st Duke Kent (age 39) was created 1st Duke Kent, 1st Marquess Kent, 1st Viscount Gooderich. Jemima Crew Marchioness Kent (age 35) by marriage Marchioness Kent.
Before Jun 1712 Henry St John 1st Viscount Bolingbroke (age 33) was created 1st Viscount Bolingbroke. Frances Winchcombe Viscountess Bolingbroke (age 31) by marriage Viscountess Bolingbroke.
On 19 Oct 1714 Thomas Pelham Holles 1st Duke Newcastle-under-Lyme (age 21) was created 1st Earl Clare and 1st Viscount Haughton with a special remainder to his brother Henry Pelham (age 20).
On 19 Oct 1714 James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos (age 41) was created 1st Earl Carnarvon, 1st Viscount Wilton. Cassandra Willoughby Duchess Chandos (age 44) by marriage Countess Carnarvon.
In 1716 Henry St John 1st Viscount St John (age 63) was created 1st Viscount St John. Angelica Magdalena Pellissary Viscountess St John (age 50) by marriage Viscountess St John.
In Apr 1718 Field Marshal Richard Temple 1st Viscount Cobham (age 42) was created 1st Viscount Cobham. Anne Halsey Viscountess Cobham by marriage Viscountess Cobham.
On 31 Oct 1718 Bennet Sherard 1st Earl Harborough (age 43) was created 1st Viscount Sherard.
In 1720 William Vane 1st Viscount Vane (age 37) was created 1st Viscount Vane.
In 1720 Hugh Boscawen 1st Viscount Falmouth (age 40) was created 1st Viscount Falmouth. Charlotte Godfrey Viscountess Falmouth by marriage Viscountess Falmouth.
On 11 Jun 1720 John Wallop 1st Earl Portsmouth (age 30) was created 1st Viscount Lymington, 1st Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop Hampshire. Bridget Bennet Viscountess Lymington (age 23) by marriage Viscountess Lymington.
In 1721 Simon Harcourt 1st Viscount Harcourt (age 59) was created 1st Viscount Harcourt of Stanton Harcourt in Oxfordshire.
On 21 Sep 1721 George Byng 1st Viscount Torrington (age 58) was created 1st Viscount Torrington.
In 1730 Benjamin Mildmay 1st Earl Fitzwalter (age 57) was created 1st Earl Fitzwalter, 1st Viscount Harwich Essex. Frederica Schomberg Countess Holderness and Fitzwalter (age 43) by marriage Countess Fitzwalter.
In 1742 William Stanhope 1st Earl of Harrington (age 59) was created 1st Earl Harrington, 1st Viscount Petersham.
On 29 Jun 1747 Jacob Bouverie 1st Viscount Folkestone (age 52) was created 1st Viscount Folkestone, 1st Baron Longford. Elizabeth Marsham Viscountess Fokestone (age 35) by marriage Viscountess Folkestone.
In Aug 1750 Francis Seymour-Conway 1st Marquess Hertford (age 32) was created 1st Earl Hertford, 1st Viscount Beauchamp. Isabella Fitzroy Countess Hertford (age 23) by marriage Countess Hertford.
In 1754 Philip Yorke 1st Earl of Hardwicke (age 63) was created 1st Earl Hardwicke, 1st Viscount Royston. Margaret Cocks Countess Hardwicke by marriage Countess Hardwicke.
In 1754 Henry Vane 1st Earl Darlington (age 49) was created 1st Earl Darlington, 1st Viscount Barnard. Grace Fitzroy Countess Darlington (age 56) by marriage Countess Darlington.
In 1761 John West 1st Earl De La Warr (age 67) was created 1st Earl De La Warr, 1st Viscount Cantalupe. Anne Walker Countess De La Warr by marriage Countess De La Warr.
On 03 Apr 1761 John Spencer 1st Earl Spencer (age 26) was created 1st Viscount Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer Althorp. Margaret Georgiana Poyntz Countess Spencer (age 23) by marriage Viscountess Spencer, 1st Baroness Spencer Althorp.
On 04 May 1762 King George III of Great Britain and Ireland (age 23) created a number of new peerages ...
Edward Noel 1st Viscount Wentworth (age 46) was created 1st Viscount Wentworth.
William Courtenay 7th Earl Devon (age 53) was created 1st Viscount Courtenay.
Thomas Pelham Holles 1st Duke Newcastle-under-Lyme (age 68) was created 1st Baron Pelham of Stanmer in Sussex with default to his cousin Thomas Pelham (age 34).
Caroline Lennox 1st Baroness Holland (age 39) was created 1st Baron Holland in Lincolnshire. Henry Fox 1st Baron Holland (age 56) by marriage Baron Holland in Lincolnshire.
John Perceval 2nd Earl Egmont (age 51) was created 1st Baron Lovel and Holland of Enmore in Somerset.
John Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 27) was created 1st Baron Montagu of Boughton in Northamptonshire.
Joseph Damer 1st Earl Dorchester (age 44) was created 1st Baron Milton of Milton Abbey in Dorset.
Edward Hussey-Montagu 1st Earl Beaulieu (age 41) was created 1st Baron Beaulieu of Beaulieu in Hampshire with a special remainder to his heirs male with his current wife Isabella Montagu Duchess Manchester (age 56).
On 12 May 1762 George Venables-Vernon 1st Baron Vernon (age 53) was created 1st Baron Vernon of Kinderton in Cheshire. Martha Harcourt Baroness Vernon of Kinderton (age 46) by marriage Baroness Vernon of Kinderton in Cheshire.
George Fox Lane 1st Baron Bingley (age 65) was created 1st Baron Bingley. Harriet Benson Baroness Bingley (age 57) by marriage Baroness Bingley.
In 1763 John Ward 1st Viscount Dudley and Ward (age 58) was created 1st Viscount Dudley and Ward of Dudley in Worcestershire.
On 01 Nov 1765 John Spencer 1st Earl Spencer (age 30) was created 1st Earl Spencer, 1st Viscount Althorp. Margaret Georgiana Poyntz Countess Spencer (age 28) by marriage Countess Spencer, 1st Viscountess Althorp.
On 28 Oct 1766 Charles Maynard 1st Viscount Maynard (age 76) was created 1st Viscount Maynard of Easton Lodge in Essex, 1st Baron Maynard of Much Easton in Essex with a special remainder, failing heirs male of his body, to (his third cousin) William Maynard 4th Baronet (age 45).
On 14 Jun 1776 Robert Hampden-Trevor 1st Viscount Hampden (age 70) was created 1st Viscount Hampden.
In 1782 Augustus Keppel 1st Viscount Keppel (age 56) was created 1st Viscount Keppel of Elveden in Suffolk.
In 1782 Richard Howe 1st Earl Howe (age 55) was created 1st Viscount Howe.
In Feb 1782 George Sackville aka Germain 1st Viscount Sackville (age 66) was created 1st Viscount Sackville of Drayton in Sussex and 1st Baron Bolebrooke in Sussex.
In 1784 John Chetwynd-Talbot 1st Earl Talbot (age 34) was created 1st Earl Talbot, 1st Viscount Ingestre. Charlotte Augusta Hill Countess Talbot by marriage Countess Talbot.
On 17 May 1784 George Neville 1st Earl Abergavenny (age 56) was created 1st Earl Abergavenny, 1st Viscount Neville.
On 13 May 1786 Charles Pratt 1st Earl Camden (age 72) was created 1st Earl Camden, 1st Viscount Bayham of Bayham Abbey in Kent. Elizabeth Jeffreys Countess Camden by marriage Countess Camden.
In 1789 Thomas Townshend 1st Viscount Sydney (age 55) was created 1st Viscount Sydney. Elizabeth Powys Viscountess Sydney (age 52) by marriage Viscountess Sydney.
The London Gazette 13123. Whitehall, August 18 [1789].
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Marquess of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable James Earl of Salisoury, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Marquess of Salisbury, in the County of Wilts.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Marquess of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Thomas Viscount Weymouth (age 54), Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Heirs Male of his body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Marquess of Bath, in the County of Somerset. [Elizabeth Bentinck Marchioness Bath (age 54) by marriage Marchioness of Bath.]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of an Earl of this Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable George Viscount Mount-Edgcumbe and Valletort (age 69), and the Heirs Male of liis Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe. [Emma Gilbert Countess Mount Edgcumbe by marriage Countess of Mount Edgcumbe.]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Viscount and Earl of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Hugh Lord Fortescue (age 36), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of 1stViscount Ebrington, of Ebrington in the County of Gloucester, and Earl Fortescue. [Hester Granville Countess Fortescue (age 23) by marriage Countess Fortescue.]
The London Gazette 13868. Whitehall, February 20 [1796]. The King has been pleased to grant thc Dignities of Viscount, Earl and Marquis of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honorable John Earl of Bute (age 51), His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Spain, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stile and Titles of Viscount Mountjoy, of the Isle of Wight, Earl of Windsor, and Marquis of the Isle of Bute. [Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 50) by marriage Marchioness of the Isle of Bute.]
On 23 Jul 1796 Charles Medows aka Pierrepont 1st Earl Manvers (age 58) was was created 1st Viscount Newark, 1st Baron Pierrepont of Holme Pierrepoint. Anne Mills Countess Manvers (age 49) by marriage Viscountess Newark.
On 26 Oct 1797 James Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale (age 61) was created 1st Viscount Lowther. Mary Stuart Countess Lonsdale (age 56) by marriage Viscountess Lowther.
The London Gazette 15317. Whitehall, December 9, 1800.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Viscount and Earl of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honorable Charles Sloane Lord Cadogan (age 72), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Viscount Chelsea, in the County of Middlesex, and Earl Cadogan. [Mary Churchill Countess Cadogan (age 42) by marriage Countess Cadogan.]
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignities of Viscount and Earl of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honorable James Lord Malmesbury (age 54), Baron of Malmesbury, in the County of Wilts, Knight of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Viscount Fitz-Harris, of Hurn Court, in the County of Southampton, and Earl of Malmesbury. [Harriet Maria Amyand Countess Malmesbury (age 39) by marriage Countess Malmesbury.]
The London Gazette 15336. Whitehall, April 21, 1801. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honorable John Earl of St. Vincent (age 66), Knight of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, and Admiral of the White Squadron of His Majesty's Fleet, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten by the Name, Style, and Title of Viscount St. Vincent, of Meaford, in the County of Stafford, with Remainders severally and successively to William Henry Ricketts (age 36), Esq; Captain in the Royal Navy, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten; to Edward Jervis Ricketts (age 34), Esq; Barrister at Law, Brother of the said William Henry Ricketts (age 36), and Sons of Mary Ricketts (age 64) by William Henry Ricketts. Esq; late of the Island of Jamaica, deceased, and Sister to the said John Earl of St. Vincent (age 66), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, and the Dignity of Viscountess St. Vincent, of Meaford, in the said County.of Stafford, to the Right Honourable Mary Countess of Northesk (age 32), Daughter of the said Mary Ricketts (age 64), and Widow of William Henry Ricketts aforesaid, and the Dignity of Viscount St. Vincent to the Heirs Male of her Body lawfully be gotten.
The London Gazette 15375. Whitehall, June 15, 1801.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable William Lord Craven (age 30), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stiles, and Titles of Viscount Uffington, in the County of Berks, and Earl of Craven in the County of York. [Louisa Brunton Countess Craven (age 16) by marriage Countess Craven in Yorkshire].
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honourable George Lord Onslow (age 69), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stiles, and Title of Viscount Cranley, of Cranley, in the County of Surrey, and Earl of Onslow, of Onslow, in the County of Salop. [Henrietta Shelley Countess Onslow (age 70) by marriage Countess Onslow.]
The King has also been pleased to grant the said Dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable Charles Lord Romney (age 56), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stiles, and Titles of Viscount Marsham of the Mote, in the County of Kent, and 1st Earl of Romney. [Frances Wyndham Countess Romney by marriage Countess Romney.]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of Earl of tlie United Kingdom of Great Biitain and Ireland to the Right Honorable Thomas Lord Pelham (age 73), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by tbe Name, Stile, and Title of Earl of Chichester. [Anne Frankland Countess Chichester (age 66) by marriage Countess Chichester.]
The King has likewise been pleased to grant the Dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable Thomas Lord Grey de Wilton (age 51), and the Heirs Male, of his body lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stiles and Titles of Viscount Grey de Wilton, and Earl of Wilton, of Wilton Castle, in the County of Hereford, with Remainders to Thomas Grosvenor, Esq; Second Son, Robert Grosvenor, Esq. Third Son of the Right Honourable Robert Grosvenor (age 34), (commonly called Viscount Belgrave), by Eleanor (age 30) his Wife, Daughter of the said Thomas Lord Grey de Wilton (age 51), and the Fourth, Fifth, Sixths Seventh, and every other Son and Sons, of the said Eleanor by her present or any future Husband, hereafter to be begotten severally and successively, and the respective Heirs Male of their Bodies lawfully begotten. [Eleanor Assheton Viscountess Wilton (age 48) by marriage Countess Wilton.]
In 1802 Assheton Curzon 1st Viscount Curzon (age 71) was created 1st Viscount Curzon of Penn in Buckinghamshire. Anna Margaretta Meredith Viscountess Curzon Penn Buckinghamshire by marriage Viscountess Curzon of Penn in Buckinghamshire.
On 12 Jan 1805 Henry Addington 1st Viscount Sidmouth (age 47) was created 1st Viscount Sidmouth.
The London Gazette 15889. Whitehall, February 15, 1806.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Baron and Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Thomas Anson (age 39), Esq., and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, bv the Names, Styles, and Titles of Baron Soberton, of Soberton, in the County of Southampton, and Viscount Anson, of Shugborough and Orgrave, in the County of Stafford. [Anne Margaret Coke Viscountess Anson (age 27) by marriage Viscountess Anson of Shugborough and Orgrave in Staffordshire.]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity ef a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Most Honorable John Denis Marquis of Sligo, Knight of the Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Monteagle, of Westport, in the County of Mayo.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable Hugh Earl of Eglinton, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, arid Title of Baron Ardrossan, of Ardrossan, in the County of Ayr.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable James Earl of Lauderdale (age 47), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Lauderdale, of Thirlestane, in the County of Berwick.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable George Earl of Granard (age 46), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Granard, of Castle Donnington, in the County of Leicester.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to John Crewe (age 63), Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Crewe, of Crewe, in the County-Palatine of Chester.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to William Lygon (age 58), Esq; and his Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Beauchamp of Powyke, in the County of Worcester. [Catherine Denn by marriage Baroness Beauchamp Powick in Worcestershire.]
The London Gazette 15905. Whitehall, April 1, 1806.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of an Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, and Ireland to the Right Honorable Charles Viscount Newark (age 68), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile, and Title as Earl Manvers. [Anne Mills Countess Manvers (age 59) by marriage Countess Manvers]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of an Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable Horatio Baron Walpole (age 82), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Earl of Orford, in the County of Suffolk.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, and Ireland to the Right Honorable Charles Lord Grey (age 76), of Howick; Knight of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, and General of His Majesty's Forces, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stile, and Titles of Viscount Howick, in the County of Northumberland, and Earl Grey. [Note. Elizabeth Grey Countess Grey (age 62) by marriage Countess Grey.]
Between 27 Jul 1809 and 28 Jul 1809 the Battle of Talavera, part of the Peninsular War, was fought between an Anglo Spanish army commanded by Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Wellington (age 40) against the French. The French army withdrew at night after several of its attacks had been repulsed. Following the battle Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke Wellington (age 40) was created 1st Viscount Wellington of Talavera.
Hugh Gough 1st Viscount Gough (age 29) commanded the 2nd Battalion of the 87th (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot.
General Henry Fane (age 30) commanded the 3rd Prince of Wales Dragoon Guards, 4th Queen's Own Dragoons.
In 1812 Henry Phipps 1st Earl Mulgrave (age 56) was created 1st Earl Mulgrave, 1st Viscount Normanby. Martha Sophia Thomson Maling Countess Mulgrave by marriage Countess Mulgrave.
On 07 Sep 1812 Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood (age 72) was created 1st Earl Harewood in Yorkshire, 1st Viscount Lascelles.
In 1814 George Keith Elphinstone 1st Viscount Keith (age 67) was created 1st Viscount Keith. Hester "Queenie" Thrale Viscountess Keith (age 49) by marriage Viscountess Keith.
On 12 Aug 1815 Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Granville (age 41) was created 1st Viscount Granville. Harriet Cavendish Countess Granville (age 29) by marriage Viscountess Granville.
The London Gazette 17066. Whitehall, September 30, 1815.
His Royal, Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the Dignities of Earl and Marquess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honourable George James Earl of Cholmondeley (age 66), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Earl of Rocksavage, in the county palatine of Chester, and Marquess Cholmondeley. [Note. Georgina Charlotte Bertie Marchioness Cholmondeley (age 54) by marriage Marchioness Cholmondeley.]
His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable James Walter (age 40), Viscount Grimston, of that part of the United Kingdom called Ireland, and Baron Verulam of Gorhambury, in the county of Hertford, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Grimston and Earl Verulam.
His Royal Highness has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Baron and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable Charles Viscount Whitworth (age 63), Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, His Majesty's Lieutenant-General and General Governor of Ireland, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Baron Adbaston, in the county of Stafford, and Earl Whitworth.
His Royal Highness has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, togrant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable John Lord Brownlow (age 36), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Alford, of Alford in the county of Lincoln, and Earl Brownlow. [Note. Amelia Sophia Hume Countess Brownlow by marriage Countess Brownlow.]
His Royal Highness has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignity of Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable John Craggs Lord Eliot (age 54), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Earl of Saint Germains, in the county of Cornwall.
His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable John Lord Boringdon (age 43), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stiles, and titles of Viscount Boringdon, of North Malton, in the County of Devon, and Earl Morley, of Morley in the said county.
His Royal Highness bas also been pleased, in the name and on behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable Orlando Baron Bradford (age 53), and the heirs mile of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Newport, in the county of Salop, and Earl of Bradford, in the said, county. [Note. Lucy Elizabeth Byng Countess Bradford (age 48) by marriage Countess Bradford.]
His Royal Highness has also been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to grant the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable William Baron Beauchamp (age 68), of Powyke, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Elmley, in the county of Worcester, and Earl of Beauchamp. [Catherine Denn Countess Beauchamp by marriage Countess Beauchamp.]
His Royal Highness has also been pleased, in the name and on behalf of His Majesty to grant the dignity of a Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable Alan Hyde Lord Gardner (age 45), Vice-Admiral of the White Squadron of his Majesty's fleet, by the name, stile, and title of Viscount Gardner. [Note. He died before the patent had passed the Great Seal so the patent was null and void.]
On 10 Dec 1816 Edward Pellew 1st Viscount Exmouth (age 59) was created 1st Viscount Exmouth. Susan Frowde (age 60) by marriage Viscountess Exmouth.
The London Gazette 17722. Whitehall, July 6, 1821. The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, for granting the dignities of a Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to John Baron Elton (age 70), Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, and the heirs, male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Encombe of Encombe, in the county of Dorset, and Earl of Eldon, in the county palatine of Durham.
The London Gazette 17724. 09 Jul 1821. Whitehall. .
The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of Viscount, Earl, and Marquess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Charles Earl of Ailesbury (age 48), Knight of the Most Ancient aud Most Noble Order of the Thistle, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Savernake, of Savernake-Forest, in the county of Wilts, Earl Bruce, of Whorlton, in the county of York, and Marquess of Ailesbury, in the county of Buckingham
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of an Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Edward Viscount Falmouth (age 34), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Earl of Falmouth, in the county of Cornwall. [Anne Frances Bankes Countess Falmouth (age 31) by marriage Countess Falmouth.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of an Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to Richard William Penn Viscount Curzon (age 24), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Earl Howe. [Note. Harriet Georgiana Brudenell Countess Howe (age 22) by marriage Countess Howe.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to John Sommers Baron Sommers (age 61), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Eastnor, of Eastnor Castle, in the county of Hereford, and Earl Sommers.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to John Baron Rous (age 71), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Dunwich and Earl of Stradbroke, in the county of Suffolk.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to Richard Earl of Donoughmore (age 65), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Viscount Hutchinson, of Knocklofty, in the county of Tipperary; with remainder, in default of such issue male, to the heirs male of the body of Christian Baroness Donoughmore, deceased (mother of the said Richard Earl of Donoughmore), by John Hely Hutchinson, Esq. also deceased.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting: the dignity ot a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to William Marquess of Lothian (age 57), Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotton, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Ker, of Kersheugh, in the county of Roxburgh.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Henry Marquess Conyngham (age 54), Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Minster, of Minster-Abbey, in the county of Kent.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to James Earl of Ormonde and Ossory (age 43), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotton, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Ormonde, of Llanthony, in the county of Monmouth; with remainder, in default of such issue male, to his brother the Honourable Charles Howard Butler Clarke (age 40), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten. [Note. Grace Louisa Staples Marchioness Ormonde by marriage Baroness Ormonde of Llanthony in Monmouthshire.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Francis Earl of Wemyss and March (age 49), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Wemyss, of Wemyss, in the county of Fife.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Robert Earl of Roden (age 32), Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Clanbrassill, of Hyde-Hall, in the county of Hertford, and Dundalk, in the county of Louth.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting, the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to George Earl of Kingston (age 50), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Kingston, of Mitchelstown, in the county of Cork.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to Thomas Earl of Longford (age 47), Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile and title of Baron Silchester, of Silchester, in the county of Southampton.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom ef Great Britain and Ireland, to James Murray (age 39), Esq. (commonly called Lord James Murray), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten by the name, stile, and title of Baron Glenlyon of Glenlyon, in the county of Perth. [Note. Emily Frances Percy Baroness Goldolphin Helston (age 33) by marriage Baroness Glenlyon of Glenlyon in Perthshire.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters:patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting1 the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable William Wellesley Pole (age 58), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Maryborough, of Maryborough, in the Queen's-County.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourable John Foster (age 81), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotton, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Oriel, of Ferrard, in the county of Louth.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters;patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Right Honourtable Sir William Scott (age 75), Knt. and the heirs male of bis body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Stowell, of Stowell Park, in the county of Gloucester
The King has also been pleased to direct letters matent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Sir Thomas Henry Liddell (age 46), Bart, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Ravensworth, of Ravenswortb-Castle, in the county-palatine of Durham, and of Eslington, in the county of Northumberland. [Note. Maria Susannah Simpson Baroness Calthorpe (age 48) by marriage Baroness Ravensworth of Ravensworth Castle in County Durham.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity to a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Thomas Cholmondeley (age 53), Esq. of Vale-Royal, in the county-palatine of Chester, and to the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Delamere, of Vale-Royal, in the said county. [Note. Henrietta Elizabeth Williams-Wynn Baroness Delamere by marriage Baroness Delamere of Vale Royal in Cheshire.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Cecil Weld Forester (age 54), Esq. of Willey-Park, in the county of Salop, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Forester, of Willey-Park, in the said county. [Note. Katherine Mary Manners Baroness Forester by marriage Baroness Forester of Willey Park in Shropshire.]
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baroness of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Charlotte Mary Gertrude Strutt (age 63) (commonly called Lady Charlotte Mary Gertrude Strutt), and the heirs male of her body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baroness Rayleigh, of Terling-place in the county of Essex.
On 28 Mar 1823 General William Carr Beresford 1st Viscount Beresford (age 54) was created 1st Viscount Beresford of Beresford in Staffordshire.
On 08 Feb 1827 Stapleton Cotton 1st Viscount Combermere (age 53) was created 1st Viscount Combermere. Caroline Greville Viscountess Comberemere (age 38) by marriage Viscountess Combermere.
The London Gazette 18356. Whitehall, April 25, 1827.
The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable Frederick John Robinson (age 44), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Viscount Goderich, of Nocton, in the county cf Lincoln.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters. patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto James Earl of Fife, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Fife, of the county Fife.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable Sir Charles Abbott (age 64), Knt Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the namey stile, and title, of Baron Tenterden, of Hendon, in the county of Middlesex.
The King has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable William Conyngham Plunket (age 62), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Baron Plunket, of Newtown, in, the county of Cork.
On 22 Jan 1828 Joan Scott Viscountess Canning (age 51) was created 1st Viscount Canning with a special remainder to the heirs male of her late husband George Canning Prime Mininster.
The London Gazette 18803. Whitehall, May 12, 1831. The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of Baron, Viscount, and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto George FitzClarence (age 37), Esq. Colonel in the Army, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Baron Tewkesbury, Viscount Fitzclarence, and Earl of Munster. [Note. Mary Wyndham Countess Munster (age 38) by marriage Countess Munster.]
In 1835 Charles Manners-Sutton 1st Viscount Canterbury (age 54) was created 1st Viscount Canterbury of Canterbury, 1st Baron Bottesford of Bottesford in Leicestershire.
The London Gazette 19629. Whitehall, June 23, 1838. The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Marquess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, unto Constantine Henry Earl of Mulgrave (age 41), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Marquess of Normanby, in the county of York. [Maria Liddell Marchioness Normanby (age 40) by marriage Marchioness Normanby.]
The Queen has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of Viscount and Earl of the said United Kingdom, unto William Baron King (age 33), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Ockham, of Ockham, in the county of Surrey, and Earl of Lovelace. [Augusta Ada Byron Countess Lovelace (age 22) by marriage Countess Lovelace. She was a descendant of the previous Baron Lovelace.]
The Queen has also been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of an Earl of the said United Kingdom, unto Laurence Baron Dundas (age 72), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, stile, and title of Earl of Zetland.
On 22 Sep 1842 Rowland Hill 1st Baron Hill (age 70) was created 1st Viscount Hill of Hawkestone and Hardwicke in Shropshire, with a special remainder, failing heirs male of his body, to his nephew, Sir Rowland Hill 4th Baronet (age 42).
On 02 May 1846 Henry Hardinge 1st Viscount Hardinge (age 61) was created 1st Viscount Hardinge of Lahore and Kings Newton in Derbyshire. Emily Jane Stewart Viscountess Hardinge (age 57) by marriage Viscountess Hardinge of Lahore and Kings Newton in Derbyshire.
On 28 Aug 1847 John Byng Viscount Enfield (age 75) was created 1st Earl Strafford, 1st Viscount Enfield of Enfield in Middlesex. Marianne James Viscountess Enfield by marriage Countess Strafford.
On 04 Jun 1849 Hugh Gough 1st Viscount Gough (age 69) was created 1st Viscount Gough of Goojerat in the Punjab and of the City of Limerick.
On 11 Jun 1850 Charles Christopher Pepys 1st Earl of Cottenham (age 69) was created 1st Earl of Cottenham, 1st Viscount Crowhurst of Crowhurst in Surrey.
In 1866 Charles Wood 1st Viscount Halifax (age 65) was created 1st Viscount Halifax. Mary Grey Viscountess Halifax (age 58) by marriage Viscountess Halifax.
On 13 Nov 1871 Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava (age 45) was created 1st Earl of Dufferin in County Down, 1st Viscount Dufferin of Claneboye in County Down.
In Feb 1872 Evelyn Denison 1st Viscount Ossington (age 72) was created 1st Viscount Ossington of Ossington in Nottinghamshire. Charlotte Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck Viscountess Ossington (age 66) by marriage Viscountess Ossington of Ossington in Nottinghamshire.
On 28 Mar 1873 Edward Berkeley Fitzharding 1st Viscount Portman (age 73) was created 1st Viscount Portman, 1st Baron Portman.
On 04 Mar 1884 Henry Brand 1st Viscount Hampden (age 69) was created 1st Viscount Hampden.
The London Gazette 25486. Whitehall, July 2, 1885. The Queen (age 66) has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignities of a Viscount and an Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland unto the Right Honourable Sir Stafford Henry Northcote (age 66), Bart, G.C.B., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, styles, and titles of Viscount Saint Gyres, of Newton Saint Gyres, in the county of Devon, and Earl of Iddesleigh, in the said county.
The London Gazette 25514. Whitehall, September 25, 1885. THE Queen has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal, granting the dignity of a Viscount of the United King dom of Great Britain and Ireland unto Garnet Joseph (age 52), Baron Wolseley, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., General and General Officer Commanding in Chief the Forces in Egypt, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Viscount Wolseley, of Wolseley, in the county of Stafford, and in default of such issue male the dignity of a Viscountess to Frances Garnet Wolseley (age 13), Spinster, only daughter of the said Garnet Joseph, Baron Wolseley, and after her decease, the dignity of a Viscount to the heirs male of her body lawfully begotten. [See Viscountcies of England Created with a Special Remainder.]
On 13 Aug 1886 William Monson 1st Viscount Oxenbridge (age 57) was created 1st Viscount Oxenbridge of Burton in Lincolnshire. Maria Adelaide Maude Countess Yarborough (age 71) by marriage Viscountess Oxenbridge of Burton in Lincolnshire.
In Nov 1891 Emily Danvers 1st Viscountess Hambleden was created 1st Viscount Hambleden of Hambleden in Buckinghamshire in honour of her late husband William Henry Smith (deceased) who had died the month before.
In 1895 Charles Robert Wynn Carington 1st Marquess of Lincolnshire (age 51) was created 1st Earl Carrington, 1st Viscount Wendover of Chepping Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.
In 1900 Matthew White Ridley 1st Viscount Ridley (age 57) was created 1st Viscount Ridley of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland and 1st Baron Wensleydale of Blagdon and Blyth in Northumberland.
In Aug 1901 Evelyn Baring 1st Earl Cromer Norfolk (age 60) was created 1st Viscount Errington Hexham Northumberland. Katherine Georgina Louisa Thynne Countess Cromer (age 36) by marriage Viscountess Errington Hexham Northumberland.
The London Gazette 27455. Whitehall, July 15, 1902.
The King has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a Viscount of the said United Kingdom unto Victor Albert Francis Charles, Lord Churchill (age 37), KCVO, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of was Viscount Churchill, of Rolleston, in the county of Leicester.
The London Gazette 27871. Whitehall, January 4, 1906.
The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Viscount of the said United Kingdom upon Godfrey Charles, Baron Tradegar (age 74), and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style, and title of Viscount Tredegar of Tredegar in the county of Monmouth.
In 1911 Francis Knollys 1st Viscount Knollys (age 73) was created 1st Viscount Knollys of Caversham in Oxfordshire. Ardyn Mary Tyrwhitt Viscountess Knollys (age 50) by marriage Viscountess Knollys of Caversham in Oxfordshire.
In 1911 Archibald Philip Primrose 5th Earl Rosebery 1st Earl Midlothian (age 63) was created 1st Earl Midlothian, 1st Viscount Mentmore of Mentmore in Buckinghamshire, 1st Baron Epsom of Hyde in Surrey.
The London Gazette 28519. Whitehall, August 3, 1911. The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing date the 5th July, 1911, to confer the dignity cof a Viscount of the said United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable Wentworth Canning Blackett (age 50), Baron Allendale, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Viscount Allendale of Allendale and Hexham, in the county of Northumberland. p[Alexandrina Louise Maud Vane-Tempest Viscountess Allendale (age 47) by marriage Viscountess Allendale of Allendale and Hexham in Northumberland].
On 02 Nov 1911 George Nathaniel Curzon 1st Marquess Kedleston (age 52) was created 1st Earl Curzon of Kedleston, 1st Viscount Scarsdale of Scarsdale in Derbyshire, 1st Baron Ravensdale of Ravensdale in Derbyshire. Mary Victoria Leiter Baroness Curzon Kedleston by marriage Baroness Ravensdale of Ravensdale in Derbyshire. The Viscountcy was created with remainder in default of heirs male to the heirs male of his father. The Barony was created with remainder in default of heirs male to his daughters. See Viscountcies of England Created with a Special Remainder.
On 11 May 1914 Sydney Charles Buxton 1st Earl Buxton (age 60) was created 1st Viscount Buxton of Newtimber in Sussex.
In 1916 Edward Grey 1st Viscount Fallodon (age 53) was created 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon in Northumberland.
In 1916 Henry Chaplin 1st Viscount Chaplin (age 75) was created 1st Viscount Chaplin of Saint Oswald's in Blankney in Lincolnshire.
In 1917 Lewis Vernon-Harcourt 1st Viscount Harcourt (age 53) was created 1st Viscount Harcourt of Stanton Harcourt in Oxfordshire.
In 1917 William Waldorf Astor 1st Viscount Astor (age 68) was created 1st Viscount Astor.
The London Gazette 29924. Whitehall, January 30, 1917. The KING has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to confer the dignity of a Viscount of the said United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable Weetman Dickinson (age 60), Baron Cowdray, President of the Air Board; and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Viscount Cowdray, of Cowdray, in the county of Sussex.
The London Gazette 30150. Whitehall, June 26, 1917. The KING, has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bear ing date the 21st instant, to confer the dignity of a Viscount of the said United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable Horace Brand (age 73), Baron Farquhar, G.C.V.O., Lord Steward of the Household, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Viscount Farquhar, of Saint Marylebone, in the county of London.
In 1918 Marmaduke Furness 1st Viscount Furness (age 34) was created 1st Viscount Furness of Grantley in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
On 15 Jun 1918 Ivor Churchill Guest 1st Viscount Wimborne (age 45) was created 1st Viscount Wimborne of Canford Magna in Dorset.
On 17 Jun 1918 John Wynford Philipps 1st Viscount St Davids (age 58) was created 1st Viscount St Davids of Lydstep Haven Pembrokeshire. Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids (age 33) by marriage Viscountess St Davids of Lydstep Haven Pembrokeshire.
The London Gazette 30968. Whitehall, October 19, 1918. Letters Patent have passed the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland conferring the dignity of a Viscount of the said United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable Francis Leveson (age 74), Baron Bertie of Thame, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Viscount Bertie of Thame, in the County of Oxford. [Feodorowna Cecilia Wellesley Viscountess Bertie Thame (age 80) by marriage Viscountess Bertie Thame.]
In 1921 Frederick Smith 1st Earl of Birkenhead (age 48) was created 1st Viscount Birkenhead of Birkenhead in Cheshire.
On 28 Apr 1921 Edmund Bernard Fitzalan Howard 1st Viscount Fitzalan Derwent Derby (age 65) was created 1st Viscount Fitzalan Derwent Derby. Mary Caroline Bertie Viscountess Fitzalan Derwent Derby (age 61) by marriage Viscountess Fitzalan Derwent Derby.
The London Gazette 32776. Whitehall, December 9, 1922. Letters Patent have passed the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland creating the undermentioned Earldoms, Viscountcies and Baronies:
The Right Honourable Frederick Edwin (age 50), Viscount Birkenhead, to be Viscount Furneaux, of Charlton, in the County of Northampton, and Earl Of Birkenhead. [Margaret Eleanor Furneaux Countess of Birkenhead (age 44) by marriage Countess Birkenhead.]
The Right Honourable Horace Brand (age 78), Viscount Farquhar, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., late Lord Steward of the Household, to be Earl Farquhar.
The Right Honourable Arthur Hamilton, Baron Lee of Fareham, G.B.E., K.C.B., to be Viscount Lee of Fareham, of Bridport, in the County of Dorset.
William Hesketh (age 71), Baron Leverhulme, to be Viscount Leverhulme, of The Western Isles, in the Counties of Inverness and Ross and Cromarty. [Elizabeth Ellen Hulme Viscountess Leverhulme by marriage Viscountess Leverhulme of the Western Isles.]
The Right Honourable Francis Bingham Mildmay to be Baron Mildmay Of Flete, of Totnes, in the County of Devon.
The Right Honourable Sir Joseph Paton Maclay, Baronet, to be Baron Maclay, of Glasgow, in the County of Lanark.
The Right Honourable Sir Edward Alfred Goulding, Baronet, to be Baron Wargrave, of Wargrave Hall, in the County of Berks. Sir John Henry Bethell, Baronet, to be BARON BETHELL, of Romford, in the County of Essex.
On 28 Dec 1923 Edgar Gascoyne-Cecil 1st Viscount Cecil (age 59) was created 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood of East Grinstead in Sussex. Eleanor Lambton Viscountess Cecil (age 55) by marriage Viscountess Cecil of Chelwood of East Grinstead in Sussex.
In 1926 Courtenay Morgan 1st Viscount Tredegar (age 58) was created 1st Viscount Tredegar. Katherine Agnes Blanche Carnegie Viscountess Tredegar (age 59) by marriage Viscountess Tredegar.
In 1926 Edgar Vincent 1st Viscount D'Abernon (age 68) was created 1st Viscount D'Abernon of Esher and Stoke D'Abernon in Surrey. Helen Venetia Duncombe Viscountess D'Abernon (age 60) by marriage Viscountess D'Abernon of Esher and Stoke D'Abernon in Surrey.
In 1929 William Bridgeman 1st Viscount Bridgeman (age 64) was created 1st Viscount Bridgeman of Leigh in Shropshire. Caroline Beatrix Parker Viscountess Bridgeman (age 55) by marriage Viscountess Bridgeman of Leigh in Shropshire.
In 1937 Hamar Greenwood 1st Viscount Greenwood (age 66) was created 1st Viscount Greenwood of Holbourne in London. Margery Spencer Viscountess Greenwood (age 50) by marriage Viscountess Greenwood of Holbourne in London.
On 14 Jul 1944 Samuel Hoare 1st Viscount Templewood (age 64) was created 1st Viscount Templewood of Chelsea in Middlesex. Templewood being the name of his house at Sidestrand.
The London Gazette 39592. Whitehall, July 8, 1952
The Queen has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 5th instant, to confer the dignity of a Viscount of the United Kingdom upon the Right Honourable Sir Alfred Duff Cooper (age 62), GCMG, DSO, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of VISCOUNT NORWICH, of Aldwick in the County of Sussex. [Diana Olivia Winifred Maud Manners Viscountess Norwich (age 60) by marriage Viscountess Norwich of Aldwick in Sussex.]
The London Gazette 40684. Whitehall, January 13, 1956. The Queen has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 12th instant, to confer the dignity of a Viscounty of the United Kingdom upon Colonel the Right Honourable William Philip (age 46), Baron De L'Isle and Dudley V.C., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Viscount De L'isle. Of Penshurst In The County Of Kent. [Jacqueline Vereker Countess de l'Isle (age 41) by marriage Viscountess de Lisle of Penshurst in Kent.]
The London Gazette 40684. Whitehall, January 13, 1956. The Queen has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 13th instant, to confer the dignity of a Viscounty of the United Kingdom upon Captain the Right Honourable Harry Frederick Comfort Crookshank (age 62), C.H., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Viscount Crookshank, of Gainsborough in the County of Lincoln.
In 1960 Antony Head 1st Viscount Head (age 53) was created 1st Viscount Head of Throope in Wiltshire. Dorothea Louise Ashley-Cooper Viscountess Head (age 52) by marriage Viscountess Head of Throope in Wiltshire.
In 1960 John Kemp 1st Viscount Rochdale (age 53) was created 1st Viscount Rochdale of Rochdale in County Palatine of Lancaster.
The London Gazette 42411. Whitehall, London S.W.1. 14th July 1961.
The Queen has been pleased by Letters Patent under the. Great Seal of the Realm, bearing date the 12th July, to confer the dignities of a Viscounty and an Earldom of the United Kingdom upon The Right Honourable Sir Robert Anthony Eden (age 64), KG, MC, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, styles and titles of Viscount Eden, of Royal Leamington Spa in the County of Warwick, and Earl of Avon.
On 06 Oct 1961 Antony Armstrong-Jones 1st Earl of Snowdon (age 31) was created 1st Earl Snowdon, 1st Viscount Linley.
On 10 Feb 1984 Harold Macmillan 1st Earl Stockton (age 90) was created 1st Earl of Stockton, 1st Viscount Macmillan of Ovenden, of Chelwood Gate in East Sussex and of Stockton-on-Tees in Cleveland.