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. It was created on 1 August 1945 for the politician

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on 31 July 1963, he disclaimed the title for life. the title is held by his nephew, who succeeded as 4th Baron on his father's death in that year.

Barons Altrincham (1945)

* Edward William Macleay Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham (1879–1955) * John Edward Poynder Grigg, 2nd Baron Altrincham (1924–2001) ( disclaimed 1963) *Anthony Ulick David Dundas Grigg, 3rd Baron Altrincham (1934–2020) * (Edward) Sebastian Grigg, 4th Baron Altrincham (b. 1965). The heir apparent is the present holder's son Edward Laurence Dundas de Miramont Grigg (b. 1995).

Line of succession

Edward William MacLeay Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham (1879—1955) ** John Edward Poynder Grigg (1924—2001) ( disclaimed 1963) ** Coronet of a British Baron

Anthony Ulrick David Dundas Grigg, 3rd Baron Altrincham (1934–2020) *** Coronet of a British Baron

Edward Sebastian Grigg, 4th Baron Altrincham (b. 1965) **** (1) Edward Laurence Dundas De Miramont Grigg (b. 1995) **** (2) Anthony George Seymour Sebastian Grigg (b. 1997) **** (3) Arthur John R. R. (b. 2003) *** (4) Steven Thomas Grigg (b. 1969)

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References

*Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). ''Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage'' (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990, , * {{DEFAULTSORT:Altrincham Baronies in the Peerage of the United Kingdom Noble titles created in 1945 Noble titles created for UK MPs