Baron Grantchester, of

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, is a title in the

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. It was created on 30 June 1953 for the banker and

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politician Alfred Suenson-Taylor. , the title is held by his grandson, the third Baron, who succeeded his father in 1995. In 2003, he replaced the deceased Lord Milner of Leeds as one of the ninety elected hereditary peers that are allowed to remain in the

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after the passing of the

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. Lord Grantchester sits on the Labour benches. The family seat is Lower House Farm, near

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Barons Grantchester (1953)

* Alfred Jesse Suenson-Taylor, 1st Baron Grantchester (1893–1976) *

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(1921–1995) * Christopher John Suenson-Taylor, 3rd Baron Grantchester (born 1951) The

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is the present holder's son,

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Jesse David Suenson-Taylor (born 1977)

Line of succession

''Alfred Jesse Taylor, 1st Baron Grantchester (1893—1976)'' ** Coronet of a British Baron

''Kenneth Bent Suenson-Taylor, 2nd Baron Grantchester (1921—1995)'' *** Coronet of a British Baron

Christopher John Suenson-Taylor, 3rd Baron Grantchester (born 1951) **** (1) ''Hon.'' Jesse David Jaffe Suenson-Taylor (born 1977) **** (2) ''Hon.'' Adam Joel Suenson-Taylor (born 1987) *** (3) ''Hon.'' Jeremy Kenneth Suenson-Taylor (born 1951) **** (4) Rowan Suenson-Taylor (born 1974) **** (5) Laurel Suenson-Taylor (born 1979) **** (6) Daniel Suenson-Taylor (born 1983) *** (7) ''Hon.'' James Gunnar Suenson-Taylor (born 1955) **** (8) Andrew James Suenson-Taylor (born 1985) **** (9) Jonathan Gunnar Suenson-Taylor (born 1991)

Arms

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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:Grantchester Baronies in the Peerage of the United Kingdom Noble titles created in 1953