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Tollemache Family
The Tollemache family (also historically spelt Talmach or Tallemache) is an England, English noble family, originally from Suffolk. The family's surname is pronounced . Members of the family have had a significant impact on the economy and politics of East Anglia since the reign of Edward I of England, Edward I. Members of the family have held four hereditary titles: the Tollemache baronets, Baronetcy of Helmingham Hall, the Tollemache baronets, Baronetcy of Hanby Hall, the Baron Tollemache, Barony of Tollemache and the Earl of Dysart, Earldom of Dysart. Estates Initially based at Bentley, Suffolk, the family acquired Helmingham Hall by marriage in the 15th century, which remains the family seat. Marriages in the 17th century augmented the family holdings; Harrington, Northamptonshire and the Dysart estates at Ham House, Ham, London, Ham, Petersham, London, Petersham and Canbury. Subsequent marriage added estates in north and south Cheshire. The property was divided on the death ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Of Dysart COA
Earl () is a rank of the nobility in the United Kingdom. The title originates in the Old English word ''eorl'', meaning "a man of noble birth or rank". The word is cognate with the Old Norse, Scandinavian form ''jarl'', and meant "Germanic chieftain, chieftain", particularly a chieftain set to rule a territory in a king's stead. After the Norman conquest of England, Norman Conquest, it became the equivalent of the continental count (in England in the earlier period, it was more akin to a duke; in Scotland, it assimilated the concept of mormaer). Alternative names for the rank equivalent to "earl" or "count" in the nobility structure are used in other countries, such as the ''hakushaku'' (伯爵) of the post-restoration Japanese Imperial era. In modern Britain, an earl is a member of the Peerages in the United Kingdom, peerage, ranking below a marquess and above a viscount. A feminine form of ''earl'' never developed; instead, ''countess'' is used. Etymology The term ''ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
