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Baron Desborough Baron Desborough, of Taplow in the County of Buckingham, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1905 for the sportsman and politician William Grenfell of Taplow Court in Buckinghamshire.
Baron Dickinson Baron Dickinson, of Painswick in the County of Gloucester, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1930 for the Liberal politician Willoughby Dickinson, who had previously represented St Pancras North in the House of Commons.
Baron Dinorben Baron Dinorben was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 10 September 1831 for the long serving MP for Wallingford, William Hughes. On the death of the 2nd Baron on 6 October 1852, the barony became extinct, only about eight months after the 1st Baron's death.
Baron Douglas of Barloch Baron Douglas of Barloch was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 11 April 1950 for the former Member of Parliament for Battersea and Governor of Malta, Sir Francis Douglas, on whose death on 30 March 1980 the barony became extinct.
Baron Dunalley Baron Dunalley, of Kilboy in the County of Tipperary, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1800 for Henry Prittie, who had previously represented Banagher, Gowran and County Tipperary in the Irish House of Commons.
Baron Dunfermline Baron Dunfermline, of Dunfermline in the County of Fife, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1839 for the Whig politician and former Speaker of the House of Commons James Abercromby.
Baron Dynevor Baron Dinevor, of Dinevor in the County of Carmarthenshire (usually spelt Dynevor), is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1780 for William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot and 2nd Baron Talbot, with remainder to his daughter Cecil, wife of George Rice, a member of a prominent Welsh family.
Baron Eligius Franz Joseph von Münch-Bellinghausen Baron Eligius Franz Joseph von Münch-Bellinghausen known as Friedrich Halm (April 2, 1806–May 22, 1871) was an Austrian dramatist, poet and short-story writer, born at Cracow, the son of a district judge. He wrote using the modest pseudonym of Friedrich Halm.
Baron Eliot Although the title Lord Eliot was in use much earlier, the peerage title Baron Eliot was formally created on January 13 1784 in the Peerage of Great Britain for Edward Eliot, later Edward Craggs-Eliot (July 8 1727 - February 17 1804). His son, John Eliot (September 30 1761 - November 17 1823), was created Earl of St Germans on November 28 1815, with which title the Barony then merged.
Baron Ellenborough The title Baron Ellenborough, of Ellenborough in the County of Cumberland, was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1802 for Sir Edward Law upon his retirement as Attorney-General and appointment as Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench. His son was created Earl of Ellenborough, in the County of Cumberland, and Viscount Southam, of Southam in the County of Gloucester, in 1844, but, as his only son predeceased him, the Earldom and Viscountcy became extinct on his death and the Barony passed to his nephew.
Baron Emly Baron Emly, of Tervoe was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 12 January 1874 for the former President of the Board of Health, Vice-President of the Board of Trade and Postmaster General . On the death of the 2nd Baron on 24 November 1932, the barony became extinct.
Baron Ernle Baron Ernle, of Chelsea in the County of London, was a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom created on 4 February 1919 for Rowland Prothero. The barony became extinct upon his death on July 1, 1937.
Baron Estcourt Baron Estcourt was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 3 August 1903 for the former MP for Wiltshire North, George Sotheron-Estcourt. On his death the barony became extinct on 12 January 1915.
Baron Faringdon The title of Baron Faringdon, of Buscot Park in the County of Berkshire, was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1916 for the Liberal Unionist politician Alexander Henderson. He had already been created a Baronet, of Buscot Park, in 1902.
Baron Farrer Baron Farrer was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom created on 22 June 1893 for the statistician and civil servant Thomas Farrer. The barony became extinct on the death of the 5th Baron on 16 December 1964.
Baron Ferrers of Groby The peerage title Baron Ferrers of Groby (or Baron Ferrers de Groby) was created in the Peerage of England in 1300 when William Ferrers was summoned to parliament. He was a grandson of William de Ferrers, 5th Earl of Derby.
Baron FitzGerald and Vesey Baron FitzGerald and Vesey was a title created in the Peerage of Ireland on 31 July 1826 for Catherine FitzGerald. The 2nd Baron was created Baron FitzGerald, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, on 10 January 1835.
Baron FitzHardinge The title Baron FitzHardinge, of the City and County of the City of Bristol, was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 5 August 1861 for Maurice Berkeley, brother of the 6th Earl of Berkeley and of the 1st and last Earl FitzHardinge; the 1st Baron, an illegitimate son of the 5th Earl of Berkeley, was an Admiral in the Royal Navy. After his death his two sons followed him in the Barony.
Baron FitzHugh The title Baron FitzHugh was created in the Peerage of England in 1321, for Henry FitzHugh. The title passed through the male line until the death of the seventh baron in 1512/13 when it became abeyant between his aunts, Lady Fiennes Lady Parr and their descendants.
Baron Forester Baron Forester, of Willey Park in the County of Shropshire, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1821 for Cecil Weld-Forester, who had previously represented Wenlock in the House of Commons.
Baron Forster Baron Forster was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 12 December 1919 for the former MP for Sevenoaks and Bromley and future Governor General of Australia, Henry Forster. On his death the barony became extinct on 15 January 1936.
Baron Fraser of Allander The peerage title Baron Fraser of Allander was created in 1964 in the United Kingdom for Sir Hugh Fraser, who had been made a baronet in 1961. His son, the second baron, disclaimed the title for life in 1966, and the title became extinct on his death in 1987.
Baron Freyberg The title Baron Freyberg, of Wellington in New Zealand and of Munstead in the County of Surrey, was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1951 for Sir Bernard Freyberg, then Governor-General of New Zealand.
Baron Gardner Baron Gardner, of Uttoxeter in the County of Stafford, is a dormant title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1806 for Sir Alan Gardner, an Admiral of the Blue and former Member of Parliament for Plymouth and Westminster.
Baron Geddes Baron Geddes, of Rolvenden in the County of Kent, is a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1942 for the politician and former Ambassador to the United States Sir Auckland Geddes.
Baron Gerard The title Baron Gerard, of Bryn in the County Palatine of Lancaster, was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1876 for Sir Robert Gerard, 13th Baronet. The baronetcy was created in 1611 for Thomas Gerard, MP for Liverpool, Lancashire, and Wigan.
Baron Ghariexem e Tabia The Barony of Ghariexem e Tabia is one of the oldest titles of Maltese nobility. The current grant of the title dates from 1638 when the Grand Master of Malta, Jean Paul Lascaris de Castellar, created Gincinto Cassia a Baron over Ghariexem e Tabia, a fief which his father Gio Mario Cassia had bought in 1568 from the Inguanez family.
Baron Gisborough Baron Gisborough, of Cleveland in the County of York, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1917 for the Conservative politician Richard Godolphin Walmesley Chaloner, who had previously represented Wiltshire West and Abercromby in the House of Commons.
Baron Glanusk The title Baron Glanusk, of Glanusk Park in the County of Brecknock, was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1899 for the Conservative politician Sir Joseph Russell Bailey, 2nd Baronet, of Glanusk Park.
Baron Glastonbury The title of Baron Glastonbury has been twice created in the Peerage of Great Britain. The first creation was on 19 March 1719, as a life peerage, a subsidiary title for Ehrengard Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal and Munster, mistress of George I.
Baron Glenarthur Baron Glenarthur, of Carlung in the County of Ayrshire, is a title that was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1918 for the Scottish businessman Sir Matthew Arthur. He had already been created a baronet, of Carlung, Ayr on 10 January 1903.
Baron Glenavy Baron Glenavy was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on July 26, 1921. It was conferred upon Sir James Campbell, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, and became extinct with the death of the 4th Baron in 1984.
Baron Glenbervie Baron Glenbervie was a title created in the Peerage of Ireland on 29 November 1800 for Sylvester Douglas, the former Chief Secretary for Ireland and later President of the Board of Trade. On his death on 2 May 1823, the barony became extinct.
Baron Glenconner Baron Glenconner, of The Glen in the County of Peeblesshire, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1911 for the Liberal politician Sir Edward Priaulx Tennant, 2nd Baronet, of The Glen.
Baron Glenravel Baron Glenravel, of Kensington in the County of London, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 1 February 1936 for Arthur Benn, who had earlier represented Plymouth, Plymouth Drake and Sheffield Park in the House of Commons as a Conservative.
Baron Gorges of Dundalk Baron Gorges of Dundalk was a title in the Peerage of Ireland that was created on 13 July 1620 for Sir Edward Gorges, Bt, who had been created a baronet, of Langford, Wiltshire, on 25 November 1611. The barony and the baronetcy became extinct on the death of the 2nd Baron in September 1712.
Baron Greene Baron Greene was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 16 July 1941 for the former Lord Justice of Appeal and then Master of the Rolls, Sir Wilfrid Greene, on whose death on 16 April 1952 the barony became extinct.
Baron Greenhill Baron Greenhill, of Townhead in the City of Glasgow, is a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1950 for Ernest Greenhill, who had previously served as a Councillor of the Glasgow Corporation.
Baron Greenway Baron Greenway, of Stanbridge Earls in the County of Southampton, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1927 for the businessman Charles Greenway, one of the founders of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company.
Baron Greville Baron Greville was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 15 December 1869 for Fulke Southwell Greville-Nugent, the MP for Longford. On the death of the 4th Baron on 9 December 1987, the barony became extinct.
Baron Grey de Ruthyn The title of Baron Grey de Ruthyn (sometimes spelt Ruthin) was created in the Peerage of England by writ of summons in 1324 for Roger Grey, a son of John Grey, 2nd Baron Grey of Wilton. It has been abeyant since 1963.
Baron Grey of Rotherfield The title of Baron Grey de/of Rotherfield was created once in the Peerage of England. On 25 August 1338 Sir John de Grey was summoned to parliament, who was invested as Knight, Order of the Garter ten years later.
Baron Grimston of Westbury Baron Grimston of Westbury, of Westbury in the County of Wiltshire, is a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1964 for the Conservative politician Robert Villiers Grimston, who had already been created a Baronet in 1952.
Baron Grimthorpe Baron Grimthorpe, of Grimthorpe in the East Riding of the County of York, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1886 for the lawyer and architect Sir Edmund Beckett, 5th Baronet, of Leeds, with remainder to the heirs male of his father.
Baron Gwydyr Baron Gwydyr, in the County of Carnarvon, was a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created on 16 June 1796 for Sir Peter Burrell, 2nd Baronet, of West Grinstead Park, who had earlier represented Boston and Haslemere in the House of Commons.
Baron Hailey Baron Hailey was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 15 July 1936 for the former Governor of Punjab and United Provinces, William Hailey, on whose death on 1 June 1969 the barony became extinct.
Baron Hamilton of Hameldon The title Baron Hamilton of Hameldon, of Hambledon in the County of Leicester, was a title created in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1776. It was created for Elizabeth Hamilton (née Gunning), Duchess of Hamilton, wife since 1752 of James Douglas-Hamilton, 6th Duke of Hamilton.
Baron Hamilton of Strabane Lord Hamilton, Baron of Strabane, in the County of Tyrone, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland created on May 8, 1617, for James Hamilton, Master of Abercorn, eldest son of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Abercorn, during the life of his father (and his grandfather, Claud Hamilton, 1st Lord Paisley); the barony had the special remainder to the heir-males of his father. He was about thirteen at the time.
Baron Hampton Baron Hampton, of Hampton Lovett and of Westwood in the County of Worcestershire, is a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1874 for the Conservative politician John Somerset Pakington.
Baron Hankey Baron Hankey, of The Chart in the County of Surrey, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1939 for the prominent civil servant Sir Maurice Hankey, Cabinet Secretary from 1920 to 1938.
Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza Baron Hans Heinrich von Thyssen-Bornemisza de Kászon (2 April, 1921 – 26 April, 2002), a noted industrialist and art collector, was a Dutch-born Swiss citizen with a Hungarian title, a legal resident of Monaco for tax purposes, with a declared second residency in the United Kingdom, but in actuality a long-time resident of Spain. His fifth and last wife, Carmen "Tita" Cervera, is a former Miss Spain.
Baron Harlech Baron Harlech, of Harlech in the County of Merionethshire, is a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for the Conservative politician John Ralph Ormsby-Gore, with remainder to his younger brother William, who succeeded him as second Baron.
Baron Harris Baron Harris, of Seringapatam and Mysore in the East Indies and of Belmont in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1815 for the military commander General Sir George Harris.
Baron Harvey of Tasburgh Baron Harvey of Tasburgh, of Tasburgh in the County of Norfolk, is a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in July 1954 for the diplomat Sir Oliver Harvey on his retirement as British Ambassador to France.
Baron Hayter Baron Hayter, of Chislehurst in the County of Kent, is a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1927 for the businessman George Hayter Chubb, who had previously been created a Baronet in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom in 1900.
Baron Headley Lord Headley, Baron Allanson and Winn, of Aghadoe in the County of Kerry, was a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1797 for George Allanson-Winn, a former Baron of the Court of the Exchequer and Member of Parliament for Ripon.
Baron Hemingford Baron Hemingford, of Watford in the County of Hertfordshire, is a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1943 for the Conservative politician Dennis Henry Herbert, who had previously served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons.
Baron Heneage Baron Heneage was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 8 June 1896 for the former Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Edward Heneage. On the death of the 3rd Baron, the barony became extinct on 19 February 1967.
Baron Henley The Barony of Henley has been created twice: first in the Peerage of Great Britain and then in the Peerage of Ireland. Robert Henley, Lord Chancellor of Great Britain, was created Baron Henley in 1760 and Earl of Northington in 1764.
Baron Henniker The title Baron Henniker, of Stratford-upon-Slaney in County Wicklow, was created in 1800 in the Peerage of Ireland for Sir John Henniker, 2nd Baronet, of Worlingworth, who had previously represented Sudbury and Dover in the House of Commons. The Baronetcy had been created in 1765 for his father-in-law John Major, with special remainder to his son-in-law John.
Baron Herbert of Lea The barony Herbert of Lea was created in 1861 for Sidney Herbert, a Conservative/Peelite politician. On his death the barony passed to his son, George Herbert, who in 1862 succeeded to the earldom of Pembroke, with which title the barony remains merged.
Baron Hesketh Baron Hesketh, of Hesketh in the County Palatine of Lancaster, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1935 for Sir Thomas Fermor-Hesketh, 8th Baronet, who had previously briefly represented Enfield in the House of Commons as a Conservative.
Baron Heytesbury Baron Heytesbury, of Heytesbury in the County of Wiltshire, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1828 for the prominent politician and diplomat Sir William Ă Court, 2nd Baronet, who later served as Ambassador to Russia and as Viceroy of Ireland.
Baron Hill Baron Paul Hill (born June 23, 1953) is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing the 9th District of Indiana. He previously represented the district from 1999 until 2005.
Baron Hillingdon Baron Hillingdon, of Hillingdon in the County of Middlesex, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 15 February 1886 for the former Member of Parliament for Northallerton and Kent West Sir Charles Henry Mills, 2nd Baronet, of Hillingdon.
Baron Hindlip Baron Hindlip, of Hindlip in the County of Worcester and of Alsop-en-le-Dale in the County of Derby, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1886 for the businessman and Conservative politician Henry Allsopp.
Baron Holland Baron Holland, of Holland in the County of Lincoln, and Baron Holland, of Foxley in the County of Wiltshire, were two titles in the Peerage of Great Britain. The first barony was created on 7 March 1762 for Lady Caroline Fox, the daughter of Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond and the eldest of the famous Lennox sisters.
Baron Holmpatrick Baron HolmPatrick, of HolmPatrick in the County of Dublin, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1897 for the Lord Lieutenant of County Dublin and former Member of Parliament for County Dublin Ion Trant Hamilton.
Baron Hothfield Baron Hothfield, of Hothfield in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1881 for Sir Henry James Tufton, 2nd Baronet, of Appleby, who was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Westmorland the same year and who also served briefly in the Liberal administration of 1886 as a Government Whip.
Baron Howard de Walden The Barony of Howard de Walden was created by writ of summons in the Peerage of England, by Queen Elizabeth I for Admiral Lord Thomas Howard, a younger son of the 4th Duke of Norfolk, in 1597. The title was reportedly granted for the Admiral's role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588.
Baron Howard of Glossop The title Baron Howard of Glossop was created for a younger son of the 13th Duke of Norfolk in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1869. The death of the last Viscount Fitzalan of Derwent made the Barons Howard of Glossop next in seniority to the Dukes in the Howard family.
Baron Howard of Penrith Baron Howard of Penrith, of Gowbarrow in the County of Cumberland, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1930 for the diplomat Sir Esme Howard, who had previously served as British Ambassador to the United States.
Baron Howden Baron Howden was a title in the Peerage of Ireland and in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. John Caradoc, the former Governor of the Cape of Good Hope, was created Baron Howden in the Peerage of Ireland on 19 October 1819.
Baron Hungerford The Barony of Hungerford was created in the Peerage of England on January 7 1426 for Walter Hungerford, who was summoned to parliament, had been Member of Parliament, Speaker of the House and invested as Knight of the Order of the Garter before and was made Lord High Tresurer one year before he became a peer. The second baron was also created Baron de Moleyns on 13 January 1445 by writ of summons; both titles then merged.
Baron Hutchison of Montrose Baron Hutchison of Montrose was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 30 June 1932 for Robert Hutchison, the former MP for Kirkcaldy and Montrose. On his death on 13 June 1950 the barony became extinct.
Baron Hylton Baron Hylton of Hylton in the County Palatine of Durham and of Petersfield in the County of Southampton, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1866 for the Conservative politician Sir William Joliffe, 1st Baronet.
Baron Channing of Wellingborough Baron Channing of Wellingborough was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 9 July 1912 for the former MP for Northamptonshire East, Sir Francis Channing, on whose death on 20 February 1926 it became extinct.
Baron Chedworth The title Baron Chedworth of Chedworth, co. Gloucester, was created on 12 May 1741 for John Howe who had been a Member of Parliament for Wiltshire from 1730 to 1741 and was a son of John Howe, a former Paymaster of the Forces.
Baron Chesham Baron Chesham, of Chesham in the County of Buckingham, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1858 for Charles Compton Cavendish, who had earlier represented Aylesbury, Newtown, East Sussex, Youghal and Buckinghamshire in the House of Commons as a Liberal.
Baron Churston Baron Churston, of Churston Ferrers and Lupton in the County of Devon, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1858 for the former Conservative Member of Parliament Sir John Yarde, 3rd Baronet.
Baron Ilkeston Baron Ilkeston was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 14 July 1910 for the former MP for Chester and Ilkeston, Sir Balthazar Foster. On the death of the 2nd Baron on 4 January 1952, the barony became extinct.
Baron Inglewood Baron Inglewood, of Hutton in the Forest in the County of Cumberland, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1964 for the Conservative politician Lieutenant-Colonel William Fletcher-Vane.
Baron Inchyra Baron Inchyra, of St Madoes in the County of Perth, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1962 for the diplomat Sir Frederick Millar, who had previously served as British Ambassador to West Germany.
Baron Inman Baron Inman was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 30 January 1946 for Philip Inman, who the following year became Lord Privy Seal, on whose death on 26 August 1979 the barony became extinct.
Baron Inverclyde Baron Inverclyde was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1897 for Sir John Burns of Castle Wemyss, Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde, Scotland. His father, Sir George Burns, had already been created a Baronet in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom in 1889.
Baron Ironside Baron Ironside, of Archangel and of Ironside in the County of Aberdeen, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1941 for Field Marshal Sir Edmund Ironside, previously Governor of Gibraltar and Chief of the Imperial General Staff.
Baron Isidore Justin Séverin Taylor Baron Isidore Justin Séverin Taylor (1789 - 1860) was a royal commissioner of the Théâtre-Français. He was responsible for editing "Voyages pittoresques et romantiques dans l'ancienne France", a celebrated collection of lithographed drawings and paintings.
Baron Jessel Baron Jessel, of Westminster in the County of London, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 8 January 1924 for Herbert Jessell, who had earlier represented St Pancras in Parliament as a Liberal Unionist from 1896 to 1906 and as a Conservative from 1910 to 1918.
Baron Joicey Baron Joicey, of Chester-le-Street in the County of Durham, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1906 for the coal mining magnate and former Liberal Member of Parliament for Chester-le-Street, James Joicey.
Baron Kensington Baron Kensington is a title in both the Peerage of Ireland and the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The Irish title was created in 1776 for William Edwardes, who represented Haverfordwest in the House of Commons for over fifty years.
Baron Kenswood Baron Kenswood, of St Marylebone in the County of London, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1951 for the professional violinist and welfare worker for the blind, Ernest Albert Whitfield.
Baron Kenyon Lord Kenyon, Baron of Gredington in the County of Flint, is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1788 for the lawyer Sir Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baronet, upon his retirement as Master of the Rolls.
Baron Kesteven The title Baron Kesteven, of Casewick in the County of Lincoln, was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom for Sir John Trollope, 7th Baronet, a former President of the Poor Law Board and the Member of Parliament for South Lincolnshire for twenty-seven years, on the 15 April 1868. It became extinct on the death of the 3rd Baron on the 5 November 1915.
Baron Killanin Baron Killanin, of Galway in the County of Galway, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1900 for Michael Morris, Baron Morris on his retirement as a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary and is still extant.
Baron Kindersley Baron Kindersley, of West Hoathly in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1941 for the businessman Sir Robert Kindersley, chiefly in recognition of his work as President of the National Savings Committee.
Baron Kingsale The Barony of Kingsale is one of the most ancient peerage titles in Britain or Ireland. The Barony, in the Peerage of Ireland dates to the thirteenth century, perhaps being created circa 1223, though other sources give different dates.
Baron Kinross Baron Kinross, of Glasclune in the County of Haddington, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1902 for the Scottish lawyer, Liberal politician and Lord President of the Court of Session John Balfour.
Baron Kirkwood Baron Kirkwood, of Bearsden in the County of Dunbarton, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1951 for the Scottish engineer, trade unionist, Independent Labour Party and later Labour politician David Kirkwood.
Baron Knaresborough Baron Knaresborough was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 26 December 1905 for Henry Meysey-Thompson, the former MP for Knaresborough, Brigg and Handsworth. On his death on 3 March 1929, the barony became extinct.
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