Paul Capell, 11th Earl of Essex
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Frederick Paul de Vere Capell, 11th Earl of Essex (born 29 May 1944) is the current Earl of Essex
. He succeeded his father Robert Capell, 10th Earl of Essex
, in 2005.
Born to Robert Capell and his wife Doris, Lord Essex began his life as just Frederick Paul de Vere Capell. His father was a distant cousin to the 9th Earl of Essex
.
When his father proved that he was the heir to the Earldom in 1989, Paul became entitled to call himself Viscount Malden. However, few people at Skerton County Primary School in Lancashire
, where he is Deputy Headmaster, knew of his aristocratic status.
Lord Essex is currently unmarried at age 65. If he dies without a legitimate son, the Earldom will pass to William Jennings Capell
, his fourth cousin once removed
. William's father, Bladen Horace, was a strong claimant to the heirship of the Earldom, before the 10th Earl proved his superior claim.
Earl of Essex
Earl of Essex is a title that has been held by several families and individuals. The earldom was first created in the 12th century for Geoffrey II de Mandeville . Upon the death of the third earl in 1189, the title became dormant or extinct...
. He succeeded his father Robert Capell, 10th Earl of Essex
Robert Capell, 10th Earl of Essex
Robert Edward de Vere Capell, 10th Earl of Essex was the Earl of Essex.Lord Essex was born in 1920, the son of Arthur de Vere Capell and Alice Capell née Currie. His father died when he was three. He spent some time in an orphanage, where he was bewildered when the head told him he would be the...
, in 2005.
Born to Robert Capell and his wife Doris, Lord Essex began his life as just Frederick Paul de Vere Capell. His father was a distant cousin to the 9th Earl of Essex
Reginald Capell, 9th Earl of Essex
Reginald George de Vere Capell, 9th Earl of Essex was a British Peer.-Biography:Capell was the son of Algernon George de Vere Capell, 8th Earl of Essex and Mary Eveline Stewart Freeman. He had the courtesy title Viscount Malden, and was known as Reggie Malden. . He was educated at St Cyprian's...
.
When his father proved that he was the heir to the Earldom in 1989, Paul became entitled to call himself Viscount Malden. However, few people at Skerton County Primary School in Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, where he is Deputy Headmaster, knew of his aristocratic status.
Lord Essex is currently unmarried at age 65. If he dies without a legitimate son, the Earldom will pass to William Jennings Capell
William Jennings Capell
William Jennings Capell , a retired grocery clerk from Yuba City, California, is the heir presumptive to the Earldom of Essex. He will be the 12th Earl if the current earl, Paul Capell, 11th Earl of Essex , dies without legitimate male issue...
, his fourth cousin once removed
Cousin chart
In kinship terminology, a cousin is a relative with whom one shares one or more common ancestors. The term is rarely used when referring to a relative in one's immediate family where there is a more specific term . The term "blood relative" can be used synonymously and establishes the existence of...
. William's father, Bladen Horace, was a strong claimant to the heirship of the Earldom, before the 10th Earl proved his superior claim.
Shorthand titles
- Paul de Vere Capell, Esq (from birth; de jure until 1981; de facto until 1989)
- Viscount Malden (de jure from 1981, de facto from 1989, until 5 June 2005)
- The Right Honourable The Earl of Essex (since 5 June 2005)