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Jun 22, 2024 · This is a list of the present and extant Barons ( Lords of Parliament, in Scottish terms) in the Peerages of England, Scotland, Great Britain, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
5 days ago · A painting of John Boydell, the lord mayor of London in 1790, by Sir William Beechey in 1800. This is a list of all mayors and lord mayors of London (leaders of the City of London Corporation, and first citizens of the City of London, from medieval times).
Jun 24, 2024 · For a simplified family tree see family tree of British monarchs (and alternative successions of the English and British crown for unsuccessful claimants' family trees). Key [ edit ] : The red border (bold or thin) indicates monarchs
Jun 21, 2024 · Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury PC, FRS (22 July 1621 – 21 January 1683), was an English statesman and peer. He held senior political office under both the Commonwealth of England and Charles II , serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1661 to 1672 and Lord Chancellor from 1672 to 1673.
Jun 11, 2024 · A Baronet or Baronetess is ranked higher than a knight but lower than a Baron. Barons are addressed as Lord, while Baronets are addressed as Sir or Dame if they’re female. The term Baronet was first created by King James I of England in May 1611.
6 days ago · The barony of Copeland was given by Ranulph to William de Meschines, some say his brother, others a younger son, who built the castle of Egremont, and gave that name to the barony, which comprised the whole ward of Allerdale above Derwent except the honour of Cockermouth.
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5 days ago · Overview. Bamford is the chairman of closely held JCB, Europe's largest construction equipment manufacturer. The Rocester, England-based company had revenue of 5.7 billion pounds ($7 billion) in...
