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Há 5 dias · The duke died in 1750, when Sir Charles Wyndham became Earl of Egremont, and dying in 1763, was succeeded by his son George, the second Earl, who possesses a considerable estate in this county, and the ancient castles of Cockermouth and Egremont.
Há 3 dias · Lady Catherine, second daughter and coheiress of the duke, married Sir William Wyndham, whose son Sir Charles, was in 1749 created Earl of Egremont, and was father of George Earl of Egremont, the present possessor of the honor or barony of Cockermouth.
Há 3 dias · Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont (1710-1763) inherited Petworth, and his collections of Rococo mirrors and antique statues are on display in the house to this day. The 3rd Earl of Egremont, George O’Brien Wyndham (1751-1837) expanded on his predecessor’s collections and re-ordered the house to showcase his growing collection of contemporary artworks.
Há 5 dias · The earldom of Egremont and barony of Cockermouth went to his nephew Sir Charles Wyndham, bart., who acquired the manor of Topcliffe, which descended to his son George Earl of Egremont. (fn. 102) He died unmarried in 1837, (fn. 103) having settled this manor and many other lands on his eldest illegitimate son George Wyndham, who in ...
Há 19 horas · On the night of 30th/31st May 1533, the second day of the celebrations for Queen Anne Boleyn's coronation, eighteen men were created Knights of the Bath at the Tower of London. The list of men dubbed that night included Sir Francis Weston, who would, of course, be executed in May 1536 accused of sleeping with the queen and plotting with her. Find out who else was dubbed and what was involved ...
16 de mai. de 2024 · Recites the assignment of the property, 30 September 1823, from (a) to (c) [to indemnify (c) against any losses he might suffer having entered into a bond with George O'Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl...
21 de mai. de 2024 · Charles I and the Aristocracy, 1625-1642. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2013, ISBN: 9781107009905 ; 363pp.; Price: £65.00. Ever since the publication of his book on the Forced Loan of 1626–8, Richard Cust has been recognised as one of the principal figures in 17th-century historiography. His scholarly reputation was enhanced by his ...
