Earl of Worcester

Earl of Worcester is a British hereditary title of nobility in the Peerage of England, named after the city of Worcester in England, which is now borne by the Duke of Beaufort as a subordinate item.

Ceremonies

The title was created a total of five times. For the first time this happened in 1138 in favor of Waleran de Beaumont, Count of Meulan, son of Robert de Beaumont, Count of Meulan and 1st Earl of Leicester, and twin brother of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, but the county in clashes the time of King Stephen could not keep.

A second ceremony was not until over 200 years later in 1397 to Thomas Percy, to whom the title was, however, denied six years later. He had participated in the rebellion of his nephew Henry Percy against King Henry IV.

1420 followed the next ceremony, this time to Richard Beauchamp, but he died two years later without a male heir.

The title was created in 1456 for John Tiptoft for the fourth time. This held many high offices of state, especially that of the Lord High Treasurer. The title became extinct in 1485, when the second Earl died childless.

The fifth award is that which exists today. It took place in 1514 to Charles Somerset, a son of Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset. Beaufort was as Lord Chamberlain of the Household, a close confidant of King Heirich VIII.

1642 was the fifth Earl of Worcester, King Charles I had massive financial support, appointed Marquess of Worcester. 1682 was followed by the elevation of the third Marquess of Worcester to the Duke of Beaufort. Since then, the title of Marquess of Worcester and the Earl of Worcester are listed as subordinate title of the Duke of Beaufort. The title Marquess of Worcester has since been worn as a courtesy title by the eldest son and heir of the Duke.

List of Earls and Marquesses of Worcester

Earl of Worcester, first Creation ( 1138 )

  • Waleran de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Worcester ( 1104-1166 )

Earl of Worcester, second Creation ( 1375 )

  • Thomas Percy, 1st Earl of Worcester ( 1343-1403 )

Earl of Worcester, 3rd Creation ( 1420 )

  • Richard de Beauchamp, 1st Earl of Worcester ( 1397-1422 to )

Earl of Worcester, fourth Creation ( 1456/57 )

Earl of Worcester, fifth Creation ( 1514)

  • Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester ( 1450-1526 at )
  • Henry Somerset, 2nd Earl of Worcester ( 1495-1548 at )
  • William Somerset, 3rd Earl of Worcester (before 1526-1589 )
  • Edward Somerset, 4th Earl of Worcester ( 1553-1628 )
  • Henry Somerset, 5th Earl of Worcester ( 1577-1646 ) ( 1642 to the Marquess of Worcester applicable)

Marquesses of Worcester (1642 )

  • Henry Somerset, 1st Marquess of Worcester ( 1577-1646 )
  • Edward Somerset, 2nd Marquess of Worcester ( 1601-1667 )
  • Henry Somerset, 3rd Marquess of Worcester ( 1629-1700 ) ( 1682 to the Duke of Beaufort applicable)

To further succession see Duke of Beaufort.

  • Earldom
  • Earl of Worcester
Robert de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Leicester Stephen, King of England Henry IV of England
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