Baron Wotton
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Baron Wotton was a title that was created twice in the Peerage of England
. The first creation came in 1603 for Sir Edward Wotton
, of Boughton Place, Boughton Malherbe
, Kent, a descendant of Nicholas Wotton (d. 1448), twice Lord Mayor of London
, who married Joan Corbye, heiress of Boughton Malherbe and settled at Boughton Place. Edward, in 1594 followed several of his forbears as High Sheriff of Kent
and served as Ambassador to Queen Elizabeth I. After the death of his son and heir, the second Baron, in 1630, without male issue, the barony became extinct. His estate passed to his eldest daughter the Honourable Katherine
, who firstly married Henry Stanhope, Lord Stanhope
. She was created Countess of Chesterfield for life on his death and later married Jehan van Kerkhoven. The title was revived for her son by her second husband, Charles Henry
, who also created Earl of Bellomont
in 1680. For more information on the second creation, which became extinct in 1683, see Earl of Bellomont.
Peerage of England
The Peerage of England comprises all peerages created in the Kingdom of England before the Act of Union in 1707. In that year, the Peerages of England and Scotland were replaced by one Peerage of Great Britain....
. The first creation came in 1603 for Sir Edward Wotton
Edward Wotton, 1st Baron Wotton
Edward Wotton, 1st Baron Wotton was an English diplomat and administrator.From 1612 to 1613, he served as a Lord of the Treasury...
, of Boughton Place, Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe
For other "Boughtons" in Kent see Boughton under Blean; Boughton Malherbe; and Boughton MonchelseaBoughton Malherbe is a village and civil parish in the Maidstone district of Kent, England, situated between Maidstone and Ashford...
, Kent, a descendant of Nicholas Wotton (d. 1448), twice Lord Mayor of London
Lord Mayor of London
The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of London is the legal title for the Mayor of the City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor of London is to be distinguished from the Mayor of London; the former is an officer only of the City of London, while the Mayor of London is the Mayor of Greater London and...
, who married Joan Corbye, heiress of Boughton Malherbe and settled at Boughton Place. Edward, in 1594 followed several of his forbears as High Sheriff of Kent
High Sheriff of Kent
The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
and served as Ambassador to Queen Elizabeth I. After the death of his son and heir, the second Baron, in 1630, without male issue, the barony became extinct. His estate passed to his eldest daughter the Honourable Katherine
Katherine Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield
Katherine Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield was the governess and confidante of Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange.She was born eldest daughter to Thomas Wotton, 2nd Baron Wotton and his wife, Mary, daughter of Sir Arthur Throckmorton of Paulerspury, Northamptonshire.She first married...
, who firstly married Henry Stanhope, Lord Stanhope
Henry Stanhope, Lord Stanhope
Henry Stanhope, Lord Stanhope KB , known as Sir Henry Stanhope until 1628, was an English noble and politician.He was the second and next surviving son of Philip Stanhope, 1st Earl of Chesterfield and his wife first Catherine, daughter of Francis Hastings, Lord Hastings, oldest son of George...
. She was created Countess of Chesterfield for life on his death and later married Jehan van Kerkhoven. The title was revived for her son by her second husband, Charles Henry
Charles Kirkhoven, 1st Earl of Bellomont
Charles Henry Kirkhoven, 1st Earl of Bellomont was a Dutch-born Irish peer, known as Lord Wotton from 1649-1680....
, who also created Earl of Bellomont
Earl of Bellomont
The title of Earl of Bellomont was created three times in the Peerage of Ireland, but was more usually spelt Bellamont.The first time it was created on 9 December 1680 for Charles Henry Kirkhoven, who had been created Baron Wotton on 31 August 1650.The second creation was on 2 November 1689 for the...
in 1680. For more information on the second creation, which became extinct in 1683, see Earl of Bellomont.
Barons Wotton; First creation (1603)
- Edward Wotton, 1st Baron WottonEdward Wotton, 1st Baron WottonEdward Wotton, 1st Baron Wotton was an English diplomat and administrator.From 1612 to 1613, he served as a Lord of the Treasury...
(1548–1626) - Thomas Wotton, 2nd Baron WottonThomas Wotton, 2nd Baron WottonThomas Wotton, 2nd Baron Wotton was an English peer.Wotton was the eldest son and heir of Edward Wotton, 1st Baron Wotton, and inherited his father's title in 1626...
(1587–1630)
See also
- Earl of BellomontEarl of BellomontThe title of Earl of Bellomont was created three times in the Peerage of Ireland, but was more usually spelt Bellamont.The first time it was created on 9 December 1680 for Charles Henry Kirkhoven, who had been created Baron Wotton on 31 August 1650.The second creation was on 2 November 1689 for the...
- Katherine Stanhope, Countess of ChesterfieldKatherine Stanhope, Countess of ChesterfieldKatherine Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield was the governess and confidante of Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange.She was born eldest daughter to Thomas Wotton, 2nd Baron Wotton and his wife, Mary, daughter of Sir Arthur Throckmorton of Paulerspury, Northamptonshire.She first married...
- Henry WottonHenry WottonSir Henry Wotton was an English author and diplomat. He is often quoted as saying, "An ambassador is an honest gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country." -Life:The son of Thomas Wotton , brother of Edward Wotton, 1st Baron Wotton, and grandnephew of the diplomat...
- Nicholas WottonNicholas WottonNicholas Wotton was an English diplomat-Life:He was a son of Sir Robert Wotton of Boughton Malherbe, Kent, and a descendant of Nicholas Wotton, lord mayor of London in 1415 and 1430, and member of parliament for the city from 1406 to 1429.He early became vicar of Boughton Malherbe and of Sutton...