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Earl of Cardigan -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) |
 | | It was created in 1661 for Thomas Brudenell, who had been previously created Baron Brudenell (1628) and was an English (A member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight) Baronet, Brudenell of Deen. |
 | | In 1790 the title Baron Brudenell of Deene merged with the earldom. |
 | | George Brudenell, later Montagu, 1st Duke of Montagu, 4th Earl of Cardigan (1712-1790) |
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