Baron Gwydyr
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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
, who had earlier represented Boston
and Haslemere
in the House of Commons
. The Burrell Baronetcy, of West Grinstead Park in the County of Surrey, had been created in the Baronetage of Great Britain on 5 July 1766 for his great-uncle Merrik Burrell, with remainder to the latter's nephew Peter Burrell
(the father of Lord Gwydyr). Merrik Burrell had previously represented Marlow, Grampound
, Haslemere
and Great Bedwyn
in Parliament. Lord Gwydyr married Priscilla Bertie, 21st Baroness Willoughby de Eresby
, herself a descendant of the Aberffraw
legacy through her grandmother Mary Wynn
. They were both succeeded by their eldest son, the second Baron Gwydyr and twenty-first Baron Willoughby de Eresby. On the death in 1865 of his son, the third and twenty-second Baron respectively, the titles separated. The barony of Willoughby de Eresby fell into abeyance between the late Baron's sisters (see the Baron Willoughby de Eresby
for later history of this title) while the baronetcy and barony of Gwydyr was inherited by his cousin, the fourth Baron. He was the son of the Honourable Lindsey Merrik Peter Burrell, younger son of the first Baron. The baronetcy and barony became extinct on the death of his son, the fifth Baron, on 13 February 1915.
The first Baron Gwydyr was the nephew of Sir William Burrell, 2nd Baronet, from whom the Burrell Baronets of Valentine Park
are descended.
Peerage of Great Britain
The Peerage of Great Britain comprises all extant peerages created in the Kingdom of Great Britain after the Act of Union 1707 but before the Act of Union 1800...
. It was created on 16 June 1796 for Sir Peter Burrell, 2nd Baronet
Peter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr
Peter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr PC featured in English politics at the end of the 18th century but he was best known for his involvement in cricket, particularly his part in the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787...
, who had earlier represented Boston
Boston (UK Parliament constituency)
Boston was a parliamentary borough in Lincolnshire, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons from 1547 until 1885, and then one member from 1885 until 1918, when the constituency was abolished.-History:...
and Haslemere
Haslemere (UK Parliament constituency)
Haslemere was a parliamentary borough in Surrey, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons from 1584 until 1832, when the borough was abolished by the Great Reform Act.-1584-1640:-1640-1832:Notes- References :...
in the House of Commons
British House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
. The Burrell Baronetcy, of West Grinstead Park in the County of Surrey, had been created in the Baronetage of Great Britain on 5 July 1766 for his great-uncle Merrik Burrell, with remainder to the latter's nephew Peter Burrell
Peter Burrell (1724-1775)
Peter Burrell FRS was a British politician and barrister.Born in London, he was the son of Peter Burrell and his wife Amy Raymond, daughter of Hugh Raymond. His uncle was Sir Merrick Burrell, 1st Baronet and his younger brother Sir William Burrell, 2nd Baronet...
(the father of Lord Gwydyr). Merrik Burrell had previously represented Marlow, Grampound
Grampound (UK Parliament constituency)
Grampound in Cornwall, was a borough constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of England, then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1821. It was represented by two Members of Parliament.-History:Grampound's...
, Haslemere
Haslemere (UK Parliament constituency)
Haslemere was a parliamentary borough in Surrey, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons from 1584 until 1832, when the borough was abolished by the Great Reform Act.-1584-1640:-1640-1832:Notes- References :...
and Great Bedwyn
Great Bedwyn (UK Parliament constituency)
Great Bedwyn was a parliamentary borough in Wiltshire, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons from 1295 until 1832, when the borough was abolished by the Great Reform Act.-1295–1640:-1640–1832:Notes...
in Parliament. Lord Gwydyr married Priscilla Bertie, 21st Baroness Willoughby de Eresby
Priscilla Bertie, 21st Baroness Willoughby de Eresby
Priscilla Barbara Elizabeth Bertie, 21st Baroness Willoughby de Eresby was a daughter of the 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven. On 23 February 1779, she married Sir Peter Burrell and they later had two children...
, herself a descendant of the Aberffraw
Aberffraw
Aberffraw is a small village and community on the south west coast of the Isle of Anglesey , in Wales, by the west bank of the River Ffraw, at . The UK postcode begins LL63. Access by road is by way of the A4080 and the nearest rail station is Bodorgan. In the early Middle Ages Aberffraw was the...
legacy through her grandmother Mary Wynn
Wynn Baronets
There have been two Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Wynn, one in the Baronetage of England and one in the Baronetage of Great Britain. One creation is extant as of 2008....
. They were both succeeded by their eldest son, the second Baron Gwydyr and twenty-first Baron Willoughby de Eresby. On the death in 1865 of his son, the third and twenty-second Baron respectively, the titles separated. The barony of Willoughby de Eresby fell into abeyance between the late Baron's sisters (see the Baron Willoughby de Eresby
Baron Willoughby de Eresby
Baron Willoughby de Eresby is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created by writ in 1313 for Robert de Willoughby of Eresby Manor, near Spilsby, Lincolnshire. The fourteenth Baron was created Earl of Lindsey in 1626. His great-grandson, the fourth Earl and seventeenth Baron, was created...
for later history of this title) while the baronetcy and barony of Gwydyr was inherited by his cousin, the fourth Baron. He was the son of the Honourable Lindsey Merrik Peter Burrell, younger son of the first Baron. The baronetcy and barony became extinct on the death of his son, the fifth Baron, on 13 February 1915.
The first Baron Gwydyr was the nephew of Sir William Burrell, 2nd Baronet, from whom the Burrell Baronets of Valentine Park
Burrell Baronets
There has been one Baronetcy created for a person with the surname Burrell. Another baronetcy passed by special remainder to the Burrell family....
are descended.
Burrell Baronets, of West Grinstead Park (1766)
- Sir Merrik Burrell, 1st Baronet (1699–1787)
- Sir Peter Burrell, 2nd BaronetPeter Burrell, 1st Baron GwydyrPeter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr PC featured in English politics at the end of the 18th century but he was best known for his involvement in cricket, particularly his part in the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787...
(1754–1820) (created Baron Gwydyr in 1796)
Barons Gwydyr (1796)
- Peter Burrell, 1st Baron GwydyrPeter Burrell, 1st Baron GwydyrPeter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr PC featured in English politics at the end of the 18th century but he was best known for his involvement in cricket, particularly his part in the foundation of Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787...
(1754–1820) - Peter Robert Drummond-Burrell, 2nd Baron Gwydyr, 22nd Baron Willoughby de EresbyPeter Drummond-Burrell, 22nd Baron Willoughby de EresbyPeter Robert Drummond-Burrell, 2nd Baron Gwydyr, 22nd Baron Willoughby de Eresby PC was a British nobleman. He was the son of Peter Burrell, 1st Baron Gwydyr and Priscilla Bertie, 21st Baroness Willoughby de Eresby .From 1812 until 1820, he was Member of Parliament for Boston in Lincolnshire...
(1782–1865) - Albyric Drummond-Willoughby, 3rd Baron Gwydyr, 23rd Baron Willoughby de EresbyAlbyric Drummond-Willoughby, 23rd Baron Willoughby de EresbyAlbyric Drummond-Willoughby, 3rd Baron Gwydyr, 23rd Baron Willoughby de Eresby was a British noble baron. He was the son of Peter Robert Drummond Burrell, 22nd Baron Willoughby de Eresby and Sarah Clementina, née Drummond...
(1821–1870) - Peter Robert Burrell, 4th Baron Gwydyr (1810–1909)
- Willoughby Merrik Campbell Burrell, 5th Baron Gwydyr (1841–1915)
See also
- Baron Willoughby de EresbyBaron Willoughby de EresbyBaron Willoughby de Eresby is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created by writ in 1313 for Robert de Willoughby of Eresby Manor, near Spilsby, Lincolnshire. The fourteenth Baron was created Earl of Lindsey in 1626. His great-grandson, the fourth Earl and seventeenth Baron, was created...
- Burrell Baronets, of Valentine ParkBurrell BaronetsThere has been one Baronetcy created for a person with the surname Burrell. Another baronetcy passed by special remainder to the Burrell family....
- Peter Burrell (1692–1756)
- Peter Burrell (1724–1775)