Baron FitzHardinge of Bristol

Summary

3rd August 1861. Admiral Maurice Berkeley 1st Baron FitzHardinge [aged 73] created.

17th October 1867. Son Francis Berkeley 2nd Baron FitzHardinge [aged 40] succeeded.

28th June 1896. Brother Charles Berkeley 3rd Baron FitzHardinge [aged 66] succeeded.

5th December 1916. Charles Berkeley 3rd Baron FitzHardinge extinct.

The London Gazette 22536. Whitehall, August 3, 1861. The Queen has 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 Vice-Admiral the Right Honourable Sir Maurice Frederick Fitzhardinge Berkeley [aged 73], G.C.B., and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, by the name, style and title of Baron Fitzhardinge, of the city and county of the city of Bristol. [Charlotte Moreton Baroness FitzHardinge [aged 54] by marriage Baroness FitzHardinge of Bristol.]

On 17th October 1867 Admiral Maurice Berkeley 1st Baron FitzHardinge [aged 79] died. His son Francis [aged 40] succeeded 2nd Baron FitzHardinge of Bristol.

On 28th June 1896 Francis Berkeley 2nd Baron FitzHardinge [aged 69] died. His brother Charles [aged 66] succeeded 3rd Baron FitzHardinge of Bristol.

On 5th December 1916 Charles Berkeley 3rd Baron FitzHardinge [aged 86] died. Baron FitzHardinge of Bristol extinct.