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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Earl St Maur of Berry Pomeroy in Devon is in Earldoms of England Alphabetically, Earldoms of England Chronologically, Extinct Earldoms of England.
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1863. Edward Adolphus Seymour 12th Duke of Somerset (age 58) created.
28th December 1885. Archibald Seymour 13th Duke of Somerset (age 74) extinct.
In 1863 Edward Adolphus Seymour 12th Duke of Somerset (age 58) was created 1st Earl St Maur of Berry Pomeroy in Devon. Jane Georgiana Sheridan Duchess Somerset (age 53) by marriage Countess St Maur of Berry Pomeroy in Devon.
On 28th December 1885 Edward Adolphus Seymour 12th Duke of Somerset (age 81) died. His brother Archibald (age 74) succeeded 13th Duke Somerset, 11th Baronet Seymour of Berry Pomeroy. Earl St Maur of Berry Pomeroy in Devon extinct.