The title of baron ranks lowest
in the British peerage. In 1818, there were 28 baronies in the
Peerage of the
United Kingdom
and
Ireland
– all of which had been created by King George III. The barony of
Holmes (created 04.03.1798;
Ireland
) became extinct on 18.01.1804 with the death of Leonard Holmes;
the barony of Collingwood (created 20.10.1805;
United Kingdom
) became extinct 07.03.1810 with the death of Vice-Admiral Cuthbert
Collingwood.
Peerage of the
United Kingdom
and
Ireland
(1801-present)
461.
Alvenley (created 22.05.1801;
United Kingdom
)
William Arden, 2nd Baron Alvenley (08.01.1789-16.11.1849),
inherited his title from his father, Sir Richard Pepper Arden, 1st Baron
Alvenley, on 19.03.1804.
462. Abercromby of Aboukir and Tullibody (created 28.05.1801;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for Mary Anne Abercromby (died 11.02.1821),
wife of Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby (who was mortally
wounded at the Battle of Alexandria on 21.03.1801).
463. Saint Helens (created 31.07.1801;
United Kingdom
) see 418. Saint Helens (created 26.01.1791;
Ireland
)
464. Redesdale (created 15.02.1802;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for John Freeman-Mitford (18.08.1748-16.01.30),
Speaker of the House of Commons 1801-2. He was later Lord Chancellor
of Ireland 1802-6.
465. Rivers (created 01.04.1802;
United Kingdom
) see 388. Rivers (created 20.05.1776;
Great Britain
)
466. Ellenborough (created 19.04.1802;
United Kingdom
)
Edward Law, 2nd Baron Ellenborough (08.09.1790-22.12.1871),
inherited his title from his father, Edward Law, 1st Baron
Ellenborough, on 13.12.1818.
467.
Sandys (created 19.06.1802;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for Mary Hill (19.09.1774-01.08.1836). She
was the wife of Arthur Hill, 2nd Marquess of Downshire.
468.
Arden (28.07.1802;
United Kingdom
) see 387.
Arden (created 23.05.1770;
Ireland
)
469. Barham (created 01.05.1805;
United Kingdom
)
Diana Noel, 2nd Baroness Barham (18.09.1762-12.04.1823),
inherited her title from her father, Admiral Sir Charles Middleton,
1st Baron Barham, on 17.06.1813.
470. Rendlesham (created 01.02.1806:
Ireland
)
John Thellusson, 2nd Baron Rendlesham (12.09.1785-03.07.1832),
inherited his title from his father, Peter Issac Thellusson, 1st Baron
Rendlesham, on 16.09.1808.
471. Erskine of
Restormel
Castle (created 10.02.1806;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for Thomas Erskine (10.01.1750-17.11.1823),
Lord Chancellor 1806-7.
472. Crewe (created 25.02.1806;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for John Crewe, (27.09.1742-28.04.1829).
473. Ponsonby (created 13.03.1806;
United Kingdom
)
John Ponsonby, 2nd Baron Ponsonby (1772-21.02.1855),
inherited his title from William Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby,
on 05.11.1806.
474.
Gardner (created 27.11.1806;
United Kingdom
) see 460.
Gardner (created 29.12.1800;
Ireland
)
475. Manners of Foston (created 20.04.1807;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for Thomas Manners-Sutton (24.02.1756-31.05.1842),
Lord Chancellor of Ireland 1807-27.
476. Gambier (created 09.11.1807;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for Admiral James Gambier (13.10.1756-19.04.1833).
He was later promoted to Admiral of the Fleet.
477. Decies (created 21.12.1812;
Ireland
)
This barony was created for William Beresford (16.04.1743-06.09.1819),
Archbishop of Tuam.
478. Castlemaine of Moydrum (created 24.12.1812;
Ireland
)
This barony was created for William Handcock (28.08.1761-07.01.1839).
479. Combermere (created 17.05.1814;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for General Stapleton Cotton (14.11.1773-21.02.1865),
one of the Duke of Wellington’s cavalry officers in the Peninsular
War. He was made a field-marshal in 1855.
480. Hill (created 17.05.1814;
United Kingdom
) and 485. Hill (created 16.01.1816;
United Kingdom
)
These two baronies were created for General Sir Rowland Hill (11.08.1772-10.12.1842),
who commanded I Corps at the Battle of Waterloo. He was created a
viscount by Queen
Victoria in 1842.
481. Beresford of Albuera and Dungarvan (created 17.05.1814;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for General William Carr Beresford (02.10.1768-08.01.1854),
one of the Duke of Wellington’s generals in the Peninsular
War. He was created a viscount by King George IV in 1823.
482. Lynedoch (created 17.05.1814;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for Thomas Graham ((19.10.1748-18.12.1843).
483. Churchill of Whichwood (created 11.08.1815;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for Francis Almeric Spencer (26.12.1779-10.03.1845),
the second son of Sir George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough.
484. Harris (created 11.08.1815;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for George Harris (18.03.1746-19.05.1829).
485. Hill (created 16.01.1816;
United Kingdom
) see 480. Hill (created 17.05.1814;
United Kingdom
)
486. Prudhoe (created 27.11.1816;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for Algernon Percy (19.12.1792-12.02.1865),
the second son of General Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland.
He inherited the dukedom on 11.02.1847 with the death of his older
brother.
487. Colchester (created 03.06.1817;
United Kingdom
)
This barony was created for Charles Abbot (14.10.1757-08.05.1829),
Speaker of the House of Commons 1802-17.
488. Garvagh (created 28.10.1818;
Ireland
)
This barony was created for George Canning (15.11.1778-20.08.1840).
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