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William Stafford-Howard (other)
William Stafford-Howard may refer to: * William Stafford-Howard, 2nd Earl of Stafford, Earl of Stafford *William Stafford-Howard, 3rd Earl of Stafford Baron Stafford, referring to the town of Stafford, is a title that has been created several times in the Peerage of England. In the 14th century, the barons of the first creation were made earls. Those of the fifth creation, in the 17th century ..., Earl of Stafford See also * William Stafford (other) * William Howard (other) {{hndis, Stafford-Howard, William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Stafford-Howard, 2nd Earl Of Stafford
William Stafford-Howard, 2nd Earl of Stafford, ''de jure'' 3rd Baron Stafford ( – January 1733) was an English peer. Early life Stafford-Howard was born in as the son of John Stafford-Howard (d. 1714) and Mary Southcote (a daughter of Sir John Southcote). Among his siblings was Mary Stafford-Howard (wife of Francis Plowden, MP for Bannow)Mosley, Charles, editor. ''Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes.'' Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999, p. 2257. and John Stafford-Howard, 4th Earl of Stafford, upon whose death the earldom became extinct. After his mother's death, his father married Theresa Strickland, daughter of Robert Strickland, in . His father served as King James II's Ambassador to King Louis XIV when the former was exiled at Saint-Germain. After the King's death, his father served as vice- chamberlain to the King's widow, Queen Mary.Mosley, Charles, editor. ''Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Of Stafford
Baron Stafford, referring to the town of Stafford, is a title that has been created several times in the Peerage of England. In the 14th century, the barons of the first creation were made earls. Those of the fifth creation, in the 17th century, became first viscounts and then earls. Since 1913, the title has been held by the Fitzherbert family. History of the title The first creation was by writ in 1299 for Edmond de Stafford. His successor, the second baron, was made ''Earl of Stafford'' in 1351, and the sixth earl was made ''Duke of Buckingham'' in 1444. The sixth earl was the son of Anne of Gloucester, Countess of Buckingham, daughter of Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham (later Duke of Gloucester), youngest son of King Edward III of England. Stafford was an important supporter of the House of Lancaster in the Wars of the Roses, and was killed at the Battle of Northampton in July 1460. The 1st Duke of Buckingham was succeeded in his titles by his grandson Henry, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Stafford-Howard, 3rd Earl Of Stafford
Baron Stafford, referring to the town of Stafford, is a title that has been created several times in the Peerage of England. In the 14th century, the barons of the first creation were made earls. Those of the fifth creation, in the 17th century, became first viscounts and then earls. Since 1913, the title has been held by the Fitzherbert family. History of the title The first creation was by writ in 1299 for Edmond de Stafford. His successor, the second baron, was made ''Earl of Stafford'' in 1351, and the sixth earl was made ''Duke of Buckingham'' in 1444. The sixth earl was the son of Anne of Gloucester, Countess of Buckingham, daughter of Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham (later Duke of Gloucester), youngest son of King Edward III of England. Stafford was an important supporter of the House of Lancaster in the Wars of the Roses, and was killed at the Battle of Northampton in July 1460. The 1st Duke of Buckingham was succeeded in his titles by his grandson Henry, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Stafford (other)
William Stafford may refer to: Courtiers * William Stafford (courtier) (c. 1500–1556), courtier to Henry VIII and Edward VI of England; husband of Mary Boleyn, thus brother-in-law to Queen Anne Boleyn * William Stafford (conspirator) (1554–1612), courtier and conspirator * William Howard, 1st Viscount Stafford (1614–1680), British nobleman and Roman Catholic martyr * William Stafford, 4th Earl of Stafford (1375–1395) Politicians * William Stafford (MP) (1627–1665), MP for Stamford * William H. Stafford (1869–1957), United States Representative for Wisconsin * Will Stafford (1837–1884), one of founders of the nineteenth century UK labour movement Others * William Stafford (British soldier) (1854–1952), played in 1875 FA Cup Final and 1873–74 Home Nations rugby union match * William Stafford (died 1450) of Southwick, Wiltshire * William Stafford (author) (1593–1684), British author * William Stafford (poet) (1914–1993), American poet * William Henry Staff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
