The Petre Baronetcy, of Cranham Hall in the County of Essex, was a title in the Baronetage of England. It was created in circa 1642 for Francis Petre. The third Baronet was a Jesuit

Society of Jesus

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 and close adviser to King James II

James II of England

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. The title became extinct on the death of the fifth Baronet in 1722.

The Petre Baronets were members of a junior branch of the family headed by the Baron Petre

Baron Petre

Baron Petre , of Writtle, in the County of Essex, is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1603 for Sir John Petre. He represented Essex in parliament and served as Lord Lieutenant of Essex...

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Petre Baronets, of Cranham Hall (c. 1642)

• Sir Francis Petre, 1st Baronet (c. 1605-c. 1660)
• Sir Francis Petre, 2nd Baronet (c. 1630-c. 1679)
• Sir Edward Petre, 3rd Baronet (c. 1632-1699)
• Sir Thomas Petre, 4th Baronet (1640-c. 1715)
• Sir William Petre, 5th Baronet (1650-1722)