Christopher Hatton, 1st Viscount Hatton of Grendon
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Christopher Hatton, 1st Viscount Hatton (1632–1706) succeeded his father, Christopher Hatton, 1st Baron Hatton, as Baron Hatton and also as governor of Guernsey
in 1670. He and his family were living in the governor's official residence, Castle Cornet
, in 1672 when its keep and some living quarters were destroyed by an explosion; his mother and wife were killed.
In 1683, he was created Viscount Hatton, of Gretton
. He was married three times, and left daughter Anne (d. 1743) and two sons: William (1690–1760), who succeeded to his father's titles and estates, and Henry Charles (c. 1700-1762), who enjoyed the same dignities for a short time after his brother's death. When Henry Charles died, the titles became extinct, and the family is now represented by the Finch-Hattons, earls of Winchelsea and Nottingham
, whose ancestor, Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham, married Anne, daughter of the 1st Viscount Hatton.
Guernsey
Guernsey, officially the Bailiwick of Guernsey is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy.The Bailiwick, as a governing entity, embraces not only all 10 parishes on the Island of Guernsey, but also the islands of Herm, Jethou, Burhou, and Lihou and their islet...
in 1670. He and his family were living in the governor's official residence, Castle Cornet
Castle Cornet
Castle Cornet is a large island castle in Guernsey, and former tidal island, also known as Cornet Rock or Castle Rock, which has been part of one of the breakwaters of St Peter Port's harbour, the main one in the island, since 1859.- Geography :...
, in 1672 when its keep and some living quarters were destroyed by an explosion; his mother and wife were killed.
In 1683, he was created Viscount Hatton, of Gretton
Gretton
Gretton may refer to:Placenames* Gretton, Gloucestershire, England* Gretton, Northamptonshire, England**formerly main settlement of Gretton Rural District and location of Gretton railway station* Gretton, Shropshire, EnglandPeople...
. He was married three times, and left daughter Anne (d. 1743) and two sons: William (1690–1760), who succeeded to his father's titles and estates, and Henry Charles (c. 1700-1762), who enjoyed the same dignities for a short time after his brother's death. When Henry Charles died, the titles became extinct, and the family is now represented by the Finch-Hattons, earls of Winchelsea and Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, whose ancestor, Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham, married Anne, daughter of the 1st Viscount Hatton.
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