Swinburne Baronets
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The Swinburne Baronetcy, of Capheaton in the County of Northumberland, was a title in the Baronetage of England. It was created on 26 September 1660 for John Swinburne in honour of the loyalty to Charles I
of Swinburne's father and grandfather prior to and during the English Civil War
. He demolished Capheaton Castle in 1668 and built a new house on the site. The sixth Baronet was Member of Parliament
for Launceston
in 1788-9 and High Sheriff of Northumberland
in 1799. His grandson, the seventh Baronet, was High Sheriff in 1866 and Member of Parliament for Lichfield
1885-1892. His son, the eighth Baronet was High Sheriff in 1920. The title became extinct on the death of the tenth Baronet in 1967.
The Baronets were descended from the ancient Northumbrian family of Swinburne Castle which passed to the Heron family on the death of Sir Adam Swinburne. The junior line of Collerton came to Capheaton
in 1264 and later in 1514 to Edlingham
. Charles Henry Swinburne, younger son of the sixth Baronet, was an Admiral in the Royal Navy
. His eldest son was the poet Algernon Charles Swinburne
.
The family seat is at Capheaton Hall
, Northumberland
.
Charles I of England
Charles I was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles engaged in a struggle for power with the Parliament of England, attempting to obtain royal revenue whilst Parliament sought to curb his Royal prerogative which Charles...
of Swinburne's father and grandfather prior to and during the English Civil War
English Civil War
The English Civil War was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists...
. He demolished Capheaton Castle in 1668 and built a new house on the site. The sixth Baronet was Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Launceston
Launceston (UK Parliament constituency)
Launceston, also known at some periods as Dunheved, was a parliamentary constituency in Cornwall which returned two Members of Parliament to the British House of Commons from 1295 until 1832, and one member from 1832 until 1918...
in 1788-9 and High Sheriff of Northumberland
High Sheriff of Northumberland
This is a list of the High Sheriffs of the English county of Northumberland.The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post...
in 1799. His grandson, the seventh Baronet, was High Sheriff in 1866 and Member of Parliament for Lichfield
Lichfield (UK Parliament constituency)
Lichfield is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election.- Boundaries :...
1885-1892. His son, the eighth Baronet was High Sheriff in 1920. The title became extinct on the death of the tenth Baronet in 1967.
The Baronets were descended from the ancient Northumbrian family of Swinburne Castle which passed to the Heron family on the death of Sir Adam Swinburne. The junior line of Collerton came to Capheaton
Capheaton Hall
Capheaton Hall, near Wallington, Northumberland, is an English country house, the seat of the Swinburne Baronets and the childhood home of the poet Algernon Swinburne. It counts among the principal gentry seats of Northumberland...
in 1264 and later in 1514 to Edlingham
Edlingham Castle
Edlingham Castle is a small castle ruin, having Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I listed building status, in the care of English Heritage, in a valley to the west of Alnwick, Northumberland, England...
. Charles Henry Swinburne, younger son of the sixth Baronet, was an Admiral in the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
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. His eldest son was the poet Algernon Charles Swinburne
Algernon Charles Swinburne
Algernon Charles Swinburne was an English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic. He invented the roundel form, wrote several novels, and contributed to the famous Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica...
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The family seat is at Capheaton Hall
Capheaton Hall
Capheaton Hall, near Wallington, Northumberland, is an English country house, the seat of the Swinburne Baronets and the childhood home of the poet Algernon Swinburne. It counts among the principal gentry seats of Northumberland...
, Northumberland
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
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Swinburne Baronets, of Capheaton (1660)
- Sir John Swinburne, 1st Baronet (d. 1706)
- Sir William Swinburne, 2nd Baronet (c. 1670-1716)
- Sir John Swinburne, 3rd Baronet (1698-1745)
- Sir John Swinburne, 4th Baronet (1724-1763)
- Sir Edward Swinburne, 5th Baronet (1733-1786)
- Sir John Edward Swinburne, 6th Baronet (1762-1860)
- Sir John Swinburne, 7th Baronet (1831-1914)
- Sir Hubert Swinburne, 8th Baronet (1867-1934)
- Sir James Swinburne, 9th Baronet (1858-1958)
- Sir Spearman Charles Swinburne, 10th Baronet (1893-1967)