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Baron Kylsant Baron Kylsant was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 14 February 1923 for the former MP for Pembroke and Haverfordwest and Chester, Owen Philipps. On his death on 17 December 1927 the barony became extinct.
Baron Lambourne Baron Lambourne was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 19 June 1917 for the MP for Epping and later Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Amelius Lockwood. On his death on 26 December 1928 the barony became extinct.
Baron Lamington The peerage title Baron Lamington was created in 1880 in the United Kingdom for Alexander Baillie-Cochrane, a long-time member of parliament and old friend of the Earl of Beaconsfield. It became extinct in 1951 on the death of the third baron.
Baron Langdale Baron Langdale was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 23 January 1836 for Henry Bickersteth, who became Master of the Rolls that year. On his death on 18 April 1851, the barony became extinct.
Baron Leighton Baron Leighton, of Stretton in the County of Salop, was a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom created on 24 January 1896 for painter Sir Frederic Leighton, Bt.. He died the following day and the peerage became extinct.
Baron Lilford Baron Lilford, of Lilford in the County of Northampton, is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1797 for Thomas Powys, who had previously represented Northamptonshire in the House of Commons.
Baron Llanover Baron Llanover was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, created in 1859 for Benjamin Hall, who had previously served in Lord Palmerston's first government as First Commissioner of Works. The title became extinct upon his death in 1867.
Baron Llewellin The title of Baron Llewellin was created in 1945 for John Jestyn Llewellin, a politician who had served as President of the Board of Trade and Minister of Food under Winston Churchill and was later Governor-General of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The title became extinct upon his death in 1957.
Baron Londesborough Baron Londesborough, of Londesborough in the East Riding of the County of York, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1850 for the diplomat and Whig politician Lord Albert Denison Denison.
Baron Louis de Rothschild Baron Louis Nathaniel de Rothschild (German language: Louis (Ludwig) Nathaniel Freiherr von Rothschild) was an Austrian baron from the famous Rothschild family. He was born in Vienna on March 5, 1882 and died in Montego Bay, Jamaica on January 15, 1955.
Baron Lyle of Westbourne Baron Lyle of Westbourne was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 13 September 1945 for Sir Charles Lyle, the former MP for Stratford, Epping and Bournemouth. On the 2nd Baron's death on 1 August 1976 it became extinct.
Baron Lyndhurst Baron Lyndhurst was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 25 April 1827 for John Copley, the Lord Chancellor and former Solicitor General, Attorney General and Master of the Rolls. On his death on 12 October 1863, the barony became extinct.
Baron Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton, of Frankley is a barony in the British peerage, which has been created twice, though both times to the same family, being awarded to William Henry Lyttelton in 1794 some fifteen years after his nephew, Thomas Lyttelton, died without legitimate issue. In 1888, Charles George Lyttelton, 5th Baron Lyttelton, succeeded to the Viscounty of Cobham, after the death of the 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, and into which title the Barony is now merged.
Baron Macpherson of Drumochter Baron Macpherson of Drumochter, of Great Warley in the County of Essex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1951 for the Scottish businessman, public servant and Labour politician Thomas Macpherson.
Baron Malcolm Baron Malcolm, of Poltalloch was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 9 June 1896 for John Malcolm, former MP for Boston and Argyllshire. On his death on 6 March 1902 the barony became extinct.
Baron Maltravers The title Baron Maltravers was created in the Peerage of England on January 25, 1330, by writ of summons, for John Maltravers. It went into abeyance on his death in 1364; this was terminated by the death of his granddaughter Joan Maltravers without issue c.
Baron Mamhead Baron Mamhead, of Exeter in the County of Devon, was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 5 December 1931 for the MP for Exeter, Robert Newman. On his death on 2 November 1945, the barony became extinct.
Baron Mansel Baron Mansel was a title in the Peerage of Great Britain that was created on 1 January 1712 for Sir Thomas Mansel, Bt, a former MP. His ancestor had been created a baronet, of Margram, Glamorgan, on 22 May 1611 in the Baronetage of England.
Baron Marchamley Baron Marchamley, of Hawkstone in the County of Shropshire, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1908 for the Liberal politician George Whiteley, who had previously represented Stockport and Pudsey in the House of Commons.
Baron Marjoribanks Baron Marjoribanks was a peerage title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom created on 12 June 1873 for former Berwickshire MP David Robertson, on whose death seven days later on 19 June, the peerage became extinct. It is the third shortest-lived peerage in British history.
Baron Marks Baron Marks was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 16 July 1929 for the former MP for Launceton and Cornwall North, George Marks. On his death on 24 September 1938, the barony became extinct.
Baron Martonmere Baron Martonmere, of Blackpool in the County Palatine of Lancaster, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1964 for the Conservative politician and former Member of Parliament Sir Roland Robinson.
Baron Masham The title of Baron Masham has been created once in the Peerage of Great Britain and twice in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. In the Peerage of Great Britain for the courtier, Samuel Masham and firstly, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, in 1891 for the industrialist Samuel Lister, and this became extinct upon the death of the 3rd Baron in 1924.
Baron Massy Baron Massy, of Duntrileague in the County of Limerick, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1776 for Hugh Massy, who had previously represented County Limerick in the Irish House of Commons.
Baron McCorquodale Baron McCorquodale, of Newton, was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 2 September 1955 for the former MP for Sowerby and Epsom, Malcolm McCorquodale, on whose death on 25 September 1971 the barony became extinct.
Baron Melchett Baron Melchett, of Landford in the County of Southampton, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 5 June 1928 for Alfred Mond, Chairman of Imperial Chemical Industries and a former First Commissioner of Works and Minister of Health.
Baron Merriman Baron Merriman was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 27 January 1941 for the former Solicitor General and President of the Probate Divorce and Admiralty Court, Frank Merriman, on whose death on 18 January 1962 the barony became extinct.
Baron Merrivale Baron Merrivale, of Walkhampton in the County of Devon, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1925 for the Conservative politician and judge of the High Court of Justice, Sir Henry Edward Duke.
Baron Meston Baron Meston, of Agra in the Indian Empire and Dunnottar in the County of Kincardine, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1919 for the Indian civil servant and former Lieutenant-Governor of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh Sir James Meston.
Baron Middleton Baron Middleton, of Middleton in the County of Warwick, is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1711 for Sir Thomas Willoughby, 2nd Baronet, of Wollaton, who had previously represented Nottinghamshire and Newark in Parliament.
Baron Mildmay of Flete Baron Mildmay of Flete was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 20 November 1922 for Francis Mildmay, who had been MP for Totnes since 1885. On the 2nd Baron's death on 12 May 1950, the barony became extinct.
Baron Mohun of Okehampton Baron Mohun of Okehampton was a title in the Peerage of England that was created on 15 April 1628 for John Mohun, a former MP for Grampound. His father, Reginald Mohun (a former MP), had been created a baronet, of Boconnoc, Cornwall, on 25 November 1611 in the Baronetage of England.
Baron Monk Bretton Baron Monk Bretton, of Conyboro and Hurstpierpoint in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1884 for the Liberal politician and former Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, John George Dodson.
Baron Montagu of Beaulieu Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, in the County of Southampton, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1885 for the Conservative politician Lord Henry Douglas-Scott-Montagu, who had earlier represented Selkirkshire and Hampshire South in the House of Commons.
Baron Montagu of Boughton The title of Baron Montagu of Boughton was first created in 1621, in the Peerage of England, for Sir Edward Montagu, eldest son of Sir Edward Montagu of Boughton Castle and grandson of another Sir Edward Montagu who had been Lord Chief Justice during the reign of Henry VIII. He was also the brother of the 1st Viscount Mandeville (later created Earl of Manchester).
Baron Morrison Baron Morrison was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 16 November 1945 for Robert Morrison, the former Member of Parliament for Tottenham North. On the 2nd Baron's death on 29 October 1997, the barony became extinct.
Baron Mostyn Baron Mostyn, of Mostyn in the County of Flint, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1831 for Sir Edward Pryce Lloyd, 2nd Baronet, who had earlier represented Flint Burghs and Beaumaris in the House of Commons.
Baron Mount Temple The titles of Viscount Palmerston and Baron Temple of Mount Temple were created in the Peerage of Ireland 12 March 1723 for Henry Temple, of East Sheen, eldest son of Sir John Temple, sometime Attorney General for Ireland. They became extinct on the death of his great-grandson, the 3rd Viscount, 18 October 1865.
Baron Napier of Magdala Baron Napier of Magdala, in Abyssinia and of Caryngton in the County Palatine of Chester, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1868 for the military commander Sir Robert Napier, in recognition of his part in the 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia when the town of Magdala was captured.
Baron Nelson of Stafford Baron Nelson of Stafford, of Hilcote Hall in the County of Stafford, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1960 for the businessman Sir George Nelson, for many years Chairman of English Electric.
Baron Netherthorpe Baron Netherthorpe, of Anston in the West Riding of the County of York, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1959 for James Turner, President of the National Farmers' Union and of the Royal Agricultural Society.
Baron Newall Baron Newall, of Clifton-upon-Dunsmoor in the County of Warwick, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1946 for Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Cyril Newall upon his retirement as Governor-General of New Zealand.
Baron Newton Baron Newton, of Newton-in-Makerfield in the County of Lancaster, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1892 for the Conservative politician William John Legh, who had earlier represented Lancashire South and Cheshire East in the House of Commons.
Baron Norrie Baron Norrie, of Wellington in New Zealand and of Upton in the County of Gloucester, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1957 for Charles Norrie upon his retirement as Governor-General of New Zealand.
Baron North The title Baron North was created in the Peerage of England as a barony by writ on January 17, 1554, for Edward North. North was a successful lawyer, clerk of the parliament (1531) and chancellor of the Court of Augmentations (1545).
Baron Northbourne Baron Northbourne, of Betteshanger in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1884 for Sir Walter Charles James, 2nd Baronet, who had earlier represented Hull in the House of Commons as a Conservative.
Baron Northbrook Baron Northbrook, of Stratton in the County of Southampton, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1866 for the Liberal politician and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Francis Thornhill Baring, 3rd Baronet.
Baron Norton Baron Norton, of Norton-on-the-Moors in the County of Stafford, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1878 for the Conservative politician and former President of the Board of Trade Sir Charles Bowyer Adderley.
Baron Nunburnholme Baron Nunburnholme, of the City of Kingston-upon-Hull, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1906 for the Liberal politician Charles Henry Wilson, a former Member of Parliament for Hull and Hull West.
Baron of Dauntsey The title Baron of Dauntsey, of Wiltshire in the Peerage of England, was twice created as a subsidiary title for the Dukes of Cambridges, sons of James II of England both of whom died in infancy. The first creation was on 23 August 1664 and the second on 14 September 1667.
Baron Oranmore and Browne Baron Oranmore and Browne, of Carrabrowne Castle in the County of the Town of Galway and of Castle Macgarrett in the County of Mayo, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1836 for Dominick Browne, who had earlier represented County Mayo in the House of Commons.
Baron Ormathwaite Baron Ormathwaite was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 16 April 1868 for the long standing former MP for Sudbury and Radnorshire, John Walsh. On the death of the 6th Baron on 8 March 1984, the barony became extinct.
Baron Panmure Baron Panmure was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 10 September 1831 for the longtime MP for Forfar, William Maule. On the death of the 2nd Baron, who had also succeeded as 11th Earl of Dalhousie in 1860, the barony became extinct on 6 July 1874.
Baron Peckover Baron Peckover was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 20 July 1907 for the retiring Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Alexander Peckover, on whose death on 21 October 1919 it became extinct.
Baron Pender Baron Pender, of Porthcurnow in the County of Cornwall, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1937 for John Denison-Pender, a former Conservative Member of Parliament for Newmarket and Balham and Tooting.
Baron Penrhyn Baron Penrhyn is a title that has been created twice. The first creation came in the Peerage of Ireland in 1783 in favour of Richard Pennant, who had previously served as a Member of Parliament for Petersfield and Liverpool.
Baron Pentland Baron Pentland is a peerage title that was created in 1909 in the Peerage of the United Kingdom for the Scottish Liberal politician Archibald Sinclair. The Peerage became extinct on the death of the 2nd Baron on 14 February 1984.
Baron Phillimore Baron Phillimore, of Shiplake in the County of Oxford, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1918 for Sir Walter Phillimore, 2nd Baronet, a former Judge of the High Court of Justice and Lord Justice of Appeal.
Baron Ponsonby Baron Ponsonby, of Imokilly in the County of Cork, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1806 for the politician William Ponsonby, who had previously represented Cork City, Bandon and Kilkenny in the Irish House of Commons and Kilkenny in the British House of Commons.
Baron Pontypridd Baron Pontypridd was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 8 February 1912 for the former Member of Parliament (MP) for East Glamorganshire, Alfred Thomas, on whose death on 14 December 1927 it became extinct.
Baron Portal of Hungerford Baron Portal of Hungerford, of Hungerford in the County of Berkshire, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1945 for Marshal of the Royal Air Force Charles Portal upon his retirement as Chief of the Air Staff, with special remainder to his daughter Rosemary.
Baron Portsea Baron Portsea was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 12 January 1934 for the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Portsmouth and Portsmouth North, Bertram Falle, on whose death on 1 November 1948 the barony became extinct.
Baron Queenborough Baron Queenborough, of Queenborough in the County of Kent, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1919 for the Conservative politician Almeric Hugh Paget, who had previously represented Cambridge in the House of Commons.
Baron Quickswood Baron Quickswood, of Clothall in the County of Hertford, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1941 for the Conservative politician Lord Hugh Richard Heathcote Gascoyne-Cecil, fifth and youngest son of the former Prime Minister Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, and younger brother of James Edward Hubert Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury and Edgar Algernon Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood.
Baron Raglan Baron Raglan, of Raglan in the County of Monmouth, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1852 for the military commander Lord FitzRoy Somerset, chiefly remembered as commander of the British troops during the Crimean War.
Baron Raimund von Stillfried Baron Raimund von Stillfried, also known as Baron Raimund von Stillfried-Rathenitz (6 August 1839 - 12 August 1911), was an Austrian photographer. After leaving his military career Stillfried moved to Yokohama, Japan and opened a photographic studio called Stillfried & Co.
Baron Rathdonnell Baron Rathdonnell, of Rathdonnell in the County of Donegall, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1868 for John McClintock, with remainder to the male issue of his deceased younger brother Captain William Bunbury Bunbury-McClintock (who had represented County Carlow in the House of Commons).
Baron Rathmore Baron Rathmore, of Shanganagh in County Dublin was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 14 November 1895 for the MP for Dublin University and former First Commissioner of Works David Plunket, on whose death on 22 August 1919 the barony became extinct.
Baron Ravensdale Baron Ravensdale, of Ravensdale in the County of Derby, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 2 November, 1911 for the Conservative politician George Nathaniel Curzon, with remainder, in default of issue male, to his eldest daughter and the heirs male of her body, failing whom to his other daughters in like manner in order of primogeniture.
Baron Rayleigh Baron Rayleigh, of Terling Place in the County of Essex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1821 for Lady Charlotte Strutt, wife of Colonel Joseph Holden Strutt, Member of Parliament for Maldon and a member of an Essex family that had made its fortune in the milling business.
Baron Rea Baron Rea, of Eskdale in the County of Cumberland, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1937 for the businessman and Liberal politician Walter Rea, who had earlier represented Scarborough, Bradford North and Dewsbury in the House of Commons.
Baron Remnant Baron Remnant, of Wenhaston in the County of Suffolk, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1928 for the Conservative politician James Remnant, who had previously represented Holborn in the House of Commons.
Baron Rhayader Baron Rhayader was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 25 January 1932 for Leifchild Leif-Jones, the former MP for Westmorland North, Rushcliffe and Camborne. On his death on 26 September 1939 the barony became extinct.
Baron Ribblesdale Baron Ribblesdale was a title in the Peerage of Great Britain that was created on 26 October 1797 for Thomas Lister, the former MP for Clitheroe. The barony became extinct on the death of the 4th Baron in 21 October 1925.
Baron Ritchie of Dundee Baron Ritchie of Dundee, of Welders in the Parish of Chalfont St Giles in the County of Buckingham, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1905 for the Conservative politician Charles Thomson Ritchie.
Baron Robartes Baron Robartes is a title that has been created twice. It was first created in the Peerage of England on 26 January 1625 for Richard Robartes; the second Baron was created Earl of Radnor in 1679 (see this title for more information on the peerage).
Baron Roberts of Kandahar The title Baron Roberts of Kandahar was the first of three peerages awarded to Frederick Roberts, a great British military hero of the 19th century, having been awarded to him on 1 January 1892. Unlike the other two titles (Earl Roberts and Viscount St Pierre), no special remainder was attached to this peerage, and as his sons predecased him, the barony became extinct upon Roberts's death.
Baron Rockley Baron Rockley, of Lytchett Heath in the County of Dorset, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1934 for the Conservative politician Sir Evelyn Cecil, who had earlier represented Hertfordshire East, Aston Manor and Birmingham Aston in the House of Commons.
Baron Rokeby The Baron Rokeby is a peerage in the Peerage of Ireland, created for Richard Robinson, the Archbishop of Armagh in 1777. The Baron Rokeby is also a Baronet in the Baronetage of Great Britain created in 1731 for Thomas Robinson.
Baron Romilly Baron Romilly of Barry was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 3 January 1866 for Sir John Romilly, the Master of the Rolls and former Solicitor General and Attorney General. It became extinct on the death of the 4th Baron on 29 June 1983.
Baron Rookwood Baron Rookwood was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 15 June 1892 for the former MP for Essex South, Essex West and Epping Sir Henry Selwin-Ibbetson, who had also been Financial Secretary to the Treasury. On his death on 15 January 1902, the barony became extinct.
Baron Rossmore Baron Rossmore, of Monaghan in the County of Monaghan, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1796 for the soldier Robert Cuninghame, with remainder to his wife Elizabeth's nephews Henry Alexander Jones (the son of Theophilus Jones and Anne Murray, eldest sister of Elizabeth; Henry Alexander Jones died childless before his uncle Lord Rossmore) and Warner William Westenra and Henry Westenra, sons of Henry Westenra and Harriet Murray, youngest sister of Elizabeth.
Baron Rotherham Baron Rotherham was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 18 July 1910 for the former MP for Salford North and Rotherham, William Holland. On the 2nd Baron's death on 24 January 1950, the barony became extinct.
Baron Rotherwick Baron Rotherwick, of Tylney in the County of Southampton, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 8 June 1939 for the shipping magnate and Conservative Member of Parliament Herbert Robin Cayzer.
Baron Roundway Baron Roundway was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 30 June 1916 for the former MP for Gloucester South, Charles Colston. On the death of the 2nd Baron on 29 March 1944 it became extinct.
Baron Russell of Thornhaugh The title Baron Russell of Thornhaugh was created in the Peerage of England in 1603 for the English military leader, Sir William Russell. His son succeeded as Earl of Bedford in 1627 and the barony has been united with the earldom ever since.
Baron Sackville Baron Sackville, of Knole in the County of Kent, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1876 for the Honourable Mortimer Sackville-West, with remainder, failing heirs male of his body, to his younger brothers Lionel and William Edward.
Baron Samedi In Vodun or voodoo, Baron Samedi (Baron Saturday, also Baron Samdi, Bawon Samedi, or Bawon Sanmdi) is one of the aspects of Baron, one of the loa. He is a loa of the dead, along with Baron's other incarnations Baron Cimetière, and Baron La Croix.
Baron Scrope of Masham The title Baron Scrope of Masham was created in the Peerage of England on November 25, 1350 as a barony by writ for Henry le Scrope, son of Geoffrey le Scrope and first cousin of Richard le Scrope, 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton. It was abolished by attainder in 1415, but restored in 1426.
Baron Seaford Baron Seaford, of Seaford in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1826 for Charles Rose Ellis, who had earlier represented Heytesbury, Seaford and East Grinstead in the House of Commons.
Baron Segrave The title of Baron Segrave is a very ancient one in the Peerage of England, created by writ in 1295. The sixth Baron Segrave had previously succeeded to the title of Baron Mowbray, and thereafter the two baronies have remained united.
Baron Seymour of Trowbridge The title Baron Seymour of Trowbridge was created in the Peerage of England on February 19, 1641 for Francis Seymour, a younger son of Edward Seymour, 1st Earl of Hertford, for his support of Charles I in Parliament. It became a subsidiary title of the Duke of Somerset in 1675, and became extinct on the death of Algernon Seymour, 7th Duke of Somerset in 1750.
Baron Shandon Baron Shandon was a title created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 1 July 1918 for the former Solicitor-General for Ireland, Attorney-General for Ireland (1912) and Lord Chancellor of Ireland, Ignatius O'Brien. On his death on 10 September 1930 the barony became extinct.
Baron Shaughnessy Baron Shaughnessy, of the City of Montreal in the Dominion of Canada and of Ashford in the County of Limerick, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1916 for the businessman and public servant Thomas George Shaughnessy.
Baron Sheffield Baron Sheffield is a title that has been created four times: once in the Peerage of England, twice in the Peerage of Ireland, and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The first creation was in the Peerage of England in 1547.
Baron Shepherd Baron Shepherd, of Spalding in the County of Lincoln, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1946 for George Robert Shepherd, who had previously served as National Agent of the Labour Party.
Baron Shuttleworth Baron Shuttleworth, of Gawthorpe in the County Palatine of Lancaster, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1902 for the Liberal politician Sir Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth, 2nd Baronet.
Baron Sinha Baron Sinha, of Raipur in the Presidency of Bengal, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1919 for Sir Satyendra Prasanno Sinha, who was the first Indian to be elevated to the peerage.
Baron Skelmersdale Baron Skelmersdale, of Skelmersdale in the County Palatine of Lancaster, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1828 for Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, a former Member of Parliament for Westbury, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Clitheroe and Dover.
Baron Somerleyton Baron Somerleyton, of Somerleyton in the County of Suffolk, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1916 for the Liberal Unionist politician and former Paymaster-General Sir Savile Crossley, 2nd Baronet.

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