Baron Clifford
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The barony of this name has been in abeyance
since 1858 – for the baronies with similar names that remain extant see Baron Clifford of Chudleigh
and Baron de Clifford
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Baron Clifford is a barony in the Peerage of England
. It was created by writ on February 17, 1628 for Henry Clifford
. After his death, his daughter Elizabeth inherited the barony and was married to Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington, 2nd Earl of Cork
, who was subsequently created Baron Clifford of Lanesborough in 1644 (??presumably to provide Baroness Clifford's husband with similar status??). The Lanesborough Barony was thus united with the Earldom of Burlington until the death of the 3rd earl
, when the earldom - and the Lanesborough Barony - became extinct. The Clifford Barony proper then was inherited by Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington, the wife of the future 4th Duke of Devonshire
. The barony was united with the dukedom until the death of William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire
, when the barony fell into abeyance, where it has remained.
Co-heirs of the barony are Granville George Fergus Leveson-Gower, 6th Earl Granville and George William Beaumont Howard, 13th Earl of Carlisle.
Abeyance
Abeyance is a state of expectancy in respect of property, titles or office, when the right to them is not vested in any one person, but awaits the appearance or determination of the true owner. In law, the term abeyance can only be applied to such future estates as have not yet vested or possibly...
since 1858 – for the baronies with similar names that remain extant see Baron Clifford of Chudleigh
Baron Clifford of Chudleigh
Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, of Chudleigh in the County of Devon, is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1672 for Thomas Clifford...
and Baron de Clifford
Baron de Clifford
Baron de Clifford is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1299 for Robert de Clifford. The title was created by writ, which means that it can descend through both male and female lines. The de Clifford family settled in England after the Norman conquest and were a notable family in...
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Baron Clifford is a barony in the Peerage of England
Peerage of England
The Peerage of England comprises all peerages created in the Kingdom of England before the Act of Union in 1707. In that year, the Peerages of England and Scotland were replaced by one Peerage of Great Britain....
. It was created by writ on February 17, 1628 for Henry Clifford
Henry Clifford, 5th Earl of Cumberland
Henry Clifford, 5th Earl of Cumberland was a member of the Clifford family which held the seat of Skipton from 1310 to 1676. He was the son of Francis Clifford, 4th Earl of Cumberland and Grisold Hughes. He married Frances Cecil , daughter of Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Elizabeth Brooke...
. After his death, his daughter Elizabeth inherited the barony and was married to Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington, 2nd Earl of Cork
Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington
Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington, 2nd Earl of Cork was Lord High Treasurer of Ireland and a cavalier.-Early years:...
, who was subsequently created Baron Clifford of Lanesborough in 1644 (??presumably to provide Baroness Clifford's husband with similar status??). The Lanesborough Barony was thus united with the Earldom of Burlington until the death of the 3rd earl
Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington
Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington and 4th Earl of Cork PC , born in Yorkshire, England, was the son of Charles Boyle, 2nd Earl of Burlington and 3rd Earl of Cork...
, when the earldom - and the Lanesborough Barony - became extinct. The Clifford Barony proper then was inherited by Charlotte Cavendish, Marchioness of Hartington, the wife of the future 4th Duke of Devonshire
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, KG, PC , styled Lord Cavendish before 1729 and Marquess of Hartington between 1729 and 1755, was a British Whig statesman who was briefly nominal Prime Minister of Great Britain...
. The barony was united with the dukedom until the death of William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire
William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire
William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire KG, PC , styled Marquess of Hartington until 1811, was a British peer, courtier and Whig politician...
, when the barony fell into abeyance, where it has remained.
Barons Clifford (1628)
- Henry Clifford 1st Baron Clifford, 5th Earl of CumberlandHenry Clifford, 5th Earl of CumberlandHenry Clifford, 5th Earl of Cumberland was a member of the Clifford family which held the seat of Skipton from 1310 to 1676. He was the son of Francis Clifford, 4th Earl of Cumberland and Grisold Hughes. He married Frances Cecil , daughter of Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Elizabeth Brooke...
(1591–1643) summoned to parliament as Lord Clifford in 1628, succeeded as earl in [1641 - Elizabeth Boyle, Countess of Burlington, 2nd Baroness Clifford (1613–1691)
- Charles Boyle, 3rd Viscount Dungarvan, 3rd Baron CliffordCharles Boyle, 3rd Viscount DungarvanCharles Boyle, 3rd Viscount Dungarvan, 3rd Baron Clifford, FRS , was a British peer and politician...
(1639–1694) - Charles Boyle, 4th Baron Clifford, 2nd Earl of Burlington, 3rd Earl of CorkCharles Boyle, 2nd Earl of BurlingtonCharles Boyle, 3rd Earl of Cork and 2nd Earl of Burlington, 4th Baron Clifford, PC was a peer, courtier and politician....
(1660–1704) - Richard Boyle, 5th Baron Clifford, 3rd Earl of Burlington, 4th Earl of CorkRichard Boyle, 3rd Earl of BurlingtonRichard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington and 4th Earl of Cork PC , born in Yorkshire, England, was the son of Charles Boyle, 2nd Earl of Burlington and 3rd Earl of Cork...
(1694–1753) - Charlotte Elizabeth Cavendish, 6th Baroness Clifford (1731–1754)
- William Cavendish, 7th Baron Clifford, 5th Duke of DevonshireWilliam Cavendish, 5th Duke of DevonshireWilliam Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, KG was a British aristocrat and politician. He was the eldest son of the William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire by his wife the heiress Lady Charlotte Boyle, suo jure Baroness Clifford of Lanesborough, who brought in considerable money and estates to...
(1748–1811) - William Spencer Cavendish, 8th Baron Clifford, 6th Duke of DevonshireWilliam Cavendish, 6th Duke of DevonshireWilliam George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire KG, PC , styled Marquess of Hartington until 1811, was a British peer, courtier and Whig politician...
(1790–1858), on his death, the barony fell into abeyance 1858
Co-heirs of the barony are Granville George Fergus Leveson-Gower, 6th Earl Granville and George William Beaumont Howard, 13th Earl of Carlisle.
See also
- Earl of CumberlandEarl of CumberlandThe title of Earl of Cumberland was created in the Peerage of England in 1525 for the 11th Baron de Clifford. It became extinct in 1643. See also Duke of Cumberland.The subsidiary title of the first three earls was Baron de Clifford...
- Earl of BurlingtonEarl of BurlingtonEarl of Burlington is a title that has been created twice, the first time in the Peerage of England and the second in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The first creation was for Richard Boyle, 2nd Earl of Cork, on 20 March 1664...
- Duke of DevonshireDuke of DevonshireDuke of Devonshire is a title in the peerage of England held by members of the Cavendish family. This branch of the Cavendish family has been one of the richest and most influential aristocratic families in England since the 16th century, and have been rivalled in political influence perhaps only...
- Earl of CorkEarl of CorkEarl of the County of Cork, usually shortened to Earl of Cork, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1620 for the Anglo-Irish politician Richard Boyle, 1st Baron Boyle...