Francis Greville, 1st Earl of Warwick
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Francis Greville, 1st Earl of Warwick KT
(10 October 1719 – 8 July 1773), known as Lord Brooke from 1727 to 1746 and Earl Brooke from 1746 to 1759, was a British nobleman.
He inherited Warwick Castle
and the title of Baron Brooke
from his father in 1727. He was created Earl Brooke, of Warwick Castle, on 7 July 1746, and became Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire
in 1749. He became a Knight of the Thistle in 1743.
In 1759, he petitioned for the title Earl of Warwick
when the last Earl of Warwick from the Rich family died. Francis' petition was granted, and Warwick Castle was once again held by the Earls of Warwick. He was responsible for various renovations to the castle, including the construction of the State Dining Room and the private apartments. Lancelot "Capability" Brown was hired by the Earl to redesign the gardens and grounds surrounding the castle. His son George Greville, 2nd Earl of Warwick
further improved the castle and bought many of its present furnishings.
He married Elizabeth Hamilton, daughter of Lord Archibald Hamilton
, by whom he had eight children:
Order of the Thistle
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. The current version of the Order was founded in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland who asserted that he was reviving an earlier Order...
(10 October 1719 – 8 July 1773), known as Lord Brooke from 1727 to 1746 and Earl Brooke from 1746 to 1759, was a British nobleman.
He inherited Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle is a medieval castle in Warwick, the county town of Warwickshire, England. It sits on a bend on the River Avon. The castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1068 within or adjacent to the Anglo-Saxon burh of Warwick. It was used as a fortification until the early 17th century,...
and the title of Baron Brooke
Baron Brooke
Baron Brooke is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1621 and was absorbed into the Earldom of Warwick in 1759.-History:The title was created in 1621 for Fulke Greville, who was already 5th Baron Willoughby de Broke. Greville was a favourite courtier of Queen Elizabeth and served...
from his father in 1727. He was created Earl Brooke, of Warwick Castle, on 7 July 1746, and became Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire
Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire
This is an incomplete list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire. Since 1728, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Warwickshire.-Lord Lieutenants of Warwickshire:*Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick 1569–1570*vacant...
in 1749. He became a Knight of the Thistle in 1743.
In 1759, he petitioned for the title Earl of Warwick
Earl of Warwick
Earl of Warwick is a title that has been created four times in British history and is one of the most prestigious titles in the peerages of the British Isles.-1088 creation:...
when the last Earl of Warwick from the Rich family died. Francis' petition was granted, and Warwick Castle was once again held by the Earls of Warwick. He was responsible for various renovations to the castle, including the construction of the State Dining Room and the private apartments. Lancelot "Capability" Brown was hired by the Earl to redesign the gardens and grounds surrounding the castle. His son George Greville, 2nd Earl of Warwick
George Greville, 2nd Earl of Warwick
George Greville, 2nd Earl of Warwick, FRS, FSA , styled Lord Greville until 1773, was a British nobleman and politician....
further improved the castle and bought many of its present furnishings.
He married Elizabeth Hamilton, daughter of Lord Archibald Hamilton
Lord Archibald Hamilton
Lord Archibald Hamilton was a British politician.Hamilton was the youngest son of William Douglas-Hamilton, Duke of Hamilton and Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton. He became a Captain in the Royal Navy and in 1708, was elected as MP for Lanarkshire...
, by whom he had eight children:
- Lady Louisa Augusta Greville (1743–), married William Churchill in 1770
- Lady Francis Elizabeth Greville (11 May 1744 – 6 April 1825), married Sir Henry Harpur, 6th BaronetSir Henry Harpur, 6th BaronetSir Henry Harpur, 6th Baronet was an English Tory politician who represented the constituency of Derbyshire.Harpur was the son of Sir Henry Harpur, 5th Baronet and Lady Caroline Manners, daughter of John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland. He succeeded his father to the Baronetcy in 1748. He lived at...
in 1764 - Lady Charlotte Mary Greville (c.1745 – 31 May 1763), married John Stewart, 7th Earl of GallowayJohn Stewart, 7th Earl of GallowayJohn Stewart, 7th Earl of Galloway KT was a Scottish peer, styled Viscount Garlies from 1747 until 1773. He succeeded his father Alexander in 1773. He was elected one of the representative peers, representing the Peerage of Scotland in the House of Lords, in 1774 and sat there until the 1790s...
in 1762 - George Greville, 2nd Earl of WarwickGeorge Greville, 2nd Earl of WarwickGeorge Greville, 2nd Earl of Warwick, FRS, FSA , styled Lord Greville until 1773, was a British nobleman and politician....
(1746–1816) - Lady Isabella Greville, died young
- Hon. Charles Francis GrevilleCharles Francis GrevilleCharles Francis Greville PC, FRS , was a British antiquarian, collector and politician.-Background:Greville was the second son of Francis Greville, 1st Earl of Warwick, by Elizabeth Hamilton, daughter of Lord Archibald Hamilton...
(1749–1809) - Hon. Robert Fulke GrevilleRobert Fulke GrevilleLieutenant-Colonel Robert Fulke Greville FRS MP was a British Member of Parliament and courtier.The son of Francis Greville, 1st Earl of Warwick and Elizabeth Hamilton, and brother to Charles Francis Greville, he was educated at Edinburgh University...
(1751–1824) - Lady Anne Greville (1760–1783)