Earl of Hereford

The title Earl of Hereford has so far awarded six times in the Peerage of England.

See also: Duke of Hereford, Viscount Hereford.

List of Earls of Hereford

First Creation ( 1043 )

  • Forfeited Sven Godwinson, 1043-1051, Title

Second Creation ( 1052 )

Third Creation ( 1058 )

  • Harold Godwinson (later King Harold II of England), 1058-1066,

Fourth Creation ( 1067)

  • FitzOsbern William, 1st Earl of Hereford, 1067-1071
  • Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford, 1071-1074, title forfeited

Fifth Creation ( 1141 )

  • Miles de Gloucester, 1st Earl of Hereford, 1141-1143 (House Pitres )
  • Roger Fitzmiles, 2nd Earl of Hereford, 1143-1155

Sixth Creation ( 1199 )

Footnotes

  • Earldom
  • Earl of Hereford
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