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  Earl of Southampton - LoveToKnow 1911
However, he had committed an offence in appointing four persons to relieve him of his duties as lord chancellor and advantage was taken of this to deprive him of his office in March, when he also ceased to be a member of the privy council.
Her son, Charles Fitzroy (1662-1730), was created duke of Southampton in 1675, this title becoming extinct when his son William died in May 1774.
The barony of Southampton was created in 1780 in favour of Charles Fitzroy (1737-1797), a grandson of Charles Fitzroy, 2nd duke of Grafton, he being thus, like the holders of the dukedom of Southampton, descended from Charles II.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Earl_of_Southampton   (807 words)

  
 GENUKI: English Peerage 1790: Extinct Peerage - Dukes
THE title of duke was first bestowed upon Edward prince of Wales, commonly called the Black Prince, who was created by his father king Edward the third 13 March 1337 duke of the county of Cornwal, with remainder to the eldest sons of the kings of England for ever.
Thomas, son of John of Gaunt duke of Lancaster, was created by king Henry the fourth 5 July 1411 earl of Dorset, and by king Henry the fifth duke of Exeter, which titles became extinct at his death 27 December 1426.
Lodovic Stuart, duke of Lenox of the kingdom of Scotland, was created by king James the first 6 October 1612 baron Setrington and earl of Richmond, and a few years afterwards earl of Newcastle and duke of Richmond, which titles became extinct at his death 11 February 1623.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/History/Barons/ExtinctDukes.html   (2852 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Duke of Southampton
The Dukedom of Southampton was created, along with the Earldom of Chichester and Barony of Newbury, for Charles Fitzroy, the illegitimate son of Charles and the Duchess of Cleveland.
In 1709, the Duke of Southampton inherited the Dukedom of Cleveland; both dukedoms became extinct in 1774.
He was a great-grandson of Charles, Duke of Cleveland and Southampton, and had been created Marquess of Cleveland in 1827.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Duke-of-Southampton   (461 words)

  
 Duke of Cleveland - Biocrawler
The first creation (along with the Barony of Nunsuch and the Earldom of Southampton) in 1670 was for Barbara Palmer, the mistress of King Charles II, with a special remainder allowing it to be inherited by her illegitimate son by Charles II, Charles Fitzroy (who would not have normally inherited the peerage, being illegitimate).
He was made Duke of Southampton, Earl of Chichester, and Baron Newbury in 1675.
William Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Cleveland, 2nd Duke of Southampton (1698-1774)
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Duke_of_Southampton   (245 words)

  
 The First Duke of Buckingham and Chandos
His expenditure in the luxuries of art and literature had been enormous, and the munificence with which he had entertained the royal family of France on one of his estates had burdened him with debt.
A new yacht called the Anna Eliza was built for him; in her he sailed from Southampton on 4 August; and remained absent from England about two years...
At one time he was a strong advocate of Roman Catholic emancipation, but afterwards changed his opinions; he was, however, a consistent supporter of measures for the abolition of the slave trade.
www.dukesofbuckingham.org /dukes/first_duke.htm   (398 words)

  
  Short breaks in St. Peter Port Guernsey Channel Islands. Short breaks in the Channel Islands.
The Duke of Richmond Hotel is the ideal Guernsey base for short breaks and exploring the neighbouring Channel Islands.
The Duke of Richmond Hotel is located in St. Peter Port, the capital town of Guernsey, close to the main shopping and financial areas.
The Duke of Richmond Hotel Explorer Channel Islands short breaks rates shown are per person per night based on two persons sharing a twin or double room.
www.guernseybreaks.com /Duke_of_Richmond_Hotel_Guernsey.html   (295 words)

  
  Duke of Cleveland - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The first creation (along with the Barony of Nunsuch and the Earldom of Southampton) in 1670 was for Barbara Palmer, a mistress of King Charles II, with a special remainder allowing it to be inherited by her illegitimate son by Charles II, Charles Fitzroy (who would not have normally inherited the peerage, being illegitimate).
He was made Duke of Southampton, Earl of Chichester, and Baron Newbury in 1675.
He was a great-grandson of Charles, Duke of Cleveland and Southampton, and had been created Marquess of Cleveland in 1827.
arikah.com /encyclopedia/Duke_of_Cleveland   (362 words)

  
 Thomas Duke of James City County, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
JOHN DUKE was born at James City, Virginia.
THOMAS DUKE was born at James City, Virginia.
JOHN DUKE JR was born in 1671 at York, Virginia.
www.hometown.aol.com /vafdking/duket.htm   (1012 words)

  
 Duke is guest of honour at Summer Soirée :: University of Southampton
The University welcomed HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Fellows of The Royal Academy of Engineering, local dignitaries, members of staff and other guests to the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Summer Soirée on 27 June, hosted by the University at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.
The Duke of Edinburgh, who is the Senior Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, officially renamed the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS) during his visit and unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion.
The University of Southampton and NOCS are at the forefront of research on methane hydrates, ice-like deposits occurring in deep oceansediments.
www.soton.ac.uk /research/southamptonstories/0705_summersoiree.html   (759 words)

  
 Florilegium urbanum - Death - Wills of two Southampton mayors
The mayor and burgesses, and their successors as mayors and burgesses of the town, are to have and to hold the messuage, cellar and garden in perpetuity.
I bequeath 6s.8d to the nave of Holy Rood church in the town of Southampton, for repairs to the church.
The other tenement situated there, with adjoining garden and appurtenances, is between the tenement recently of Thomas Avan, to the north, and the tenement recently of John Williams, to the south; it abuts on the stones of the town wall at the east end and the street at the west end.
www.trytel.com /~tristan/towns/florilegium/lifecycle/lcdth15.html   (5165 words)

  
 EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON - Online Information article about EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON
Thomas Wriothesley (1505-1550) was created earl of Southampton.
duke of Southampton in 1675, this title becoming extinct when his son William died in May 1774.
Grafton, he being thus, like the holders of the dukedorn of Southampton, descended from Charles II.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /SIV_SOU/SOUTHAMPTON_EARL_OF.html   (1194 words)

  
 Thomas Duke of James City County, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
JOHN DUKE was born at James City, Virginia.
THOMAS DUKE was born at James City, Virginia.
JOHN DUKE JR was born in 1671 at York, Virginia.
hometown.aol.com /vafdking/duket.htm   (1012 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Duke
Duke, Earl K. — of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan.
Duke, Maxie — of Walhalla, Oconee County, S.C. Democrat.
Duke, Richard Thomas Walker (1822-1898) — of Virginia.
politicalgraveyard.com /bio/duke.html   (446 words)

  
 Sullivan - History of New York State 1523-1927
Several amendments of the Duke's laws were considered at this first session of the Court of Assizes; and they were adopted and promulgated, subject of course to approval by the royal proprietor.
The Duke of York apparently was of the opinion that in the Cour of Assizes, the people had a General Assembly.
Under the Duke's Laws, matters of probate were dealt with in the Courts of Sessions, and also in the Mayor's Courts; but after 1686 the Governor and provincial secretary took responsibility, Governor Dongan taking proof of the execution of wills and directing, or causing government officials to direct, the inventory and appraisement of estates.
www.courts.state.ny.us /history/elecbook/sullivan/pg4.htm   (13589 words)

  
 Duke Families Of Nansemond County, Virginia, 1861 - 1870
Henry H DUKE enlisted 8/25/61 at Beaver Dam, Isle of Wight Co, in the "Isle of Wight Avengers" as a private at the age of 35.
Robert DUKE, enlisted at Suffolk in Capt James R Doughtries Co as a private; served in Co’B’, Cohoons battalion VA Inf., transfered 8/8/62 to Co I 61st VA. Hospitalized 9/25/62 (ulcer of the left leg).
E DUKE is a member of the firm of DUKE and SMITH, of Southampton Lumber Co., of Norfolk, Va. Graduate of King’s Mountain College, and Bingham Military Institute.
home.att.net /~xcc2all/cfreddukefiles/c_fred_duke_files_1861-1870.htm   (2029 words)

  
 National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
A collaboration between the Natural Environment Research Council and the University of Southampton, the centre houses around 500 staff and 700 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Research co-ordinated by the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton appears in this week’s Nature detailing how this sediment flow was generated by disintegration of a huge underwater landslide off northwest Africa about 60,000 years ago.
Scientists at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton are among a worldwide panel of experts whose work has contributed to the authoritative Summary for Policymakers of the Synthesis Report of [More]
www.noc.soton.ac.uk   (326 words)

  
 Southampton College: Admissions
Southampton Graduate Campus' size, beautiful location, excellent programs, personal attention and generous financial aid are among the many reasons students transfer here.
The decision to come to Southampton can be as right for the local community college graduate as it is for the freshman who has just completed a year in residence at a large urban university.
Some, classified as non-degree students by Southampton Graduate Campus, are those who retain their secondary school status by taking a limited number of secondary school subjects concurrently with college courses, thus sharing their days between secondary school and college.
www.southampton.liunet.edu /admin/admissio/admissio.htm   (1759 words)

  
 VA Duke Reassessment -- Part F
Dukes of Virginia, a Reassessment by Lynn Teague
Also, the Suther family was closely related to Ethelred Taylor (grandson of Ethelred Taylor and Elizabeth Duke Taylor), Nathaniel Edwards (nephew of Elizabeth Duke Taylor through her last husband, William Edwards, the Hollimans, the Applewhites, and other Southampton Co VA Duke connections.
Known Joseph Dukes at this time are limited to Joseph Dukes of Calvert County, Maryland, son of James Duke I.
home.att.net /~xcc2all/vaduke/vadukereassessment/vadukelstf.html   (1732 words)

  
 ScienceDaily: Equestrian champion Duke dies
Duke, a Portadown, Ireland, native who was a member of the country's Olympic team, died Sunday when her horse, Bally-stockart, tripped on a fence and landed on top of her, The Telegraph of Britain reported Tuesday.
In addition to her sister, Duke is survived by her parents, Ronnie and Miriam, and brothers Peter and Michael.
Duke Scientists Seek Genetic Clues To Heart Disease (October 30, 2001) -- To help unravel the complicated and subtle interplay of genes and the environment, cardiologist Dr. Pascal Goldschmidt, chief of cardiology at Duke University Medical Center, is leading a team of...
www.sciencedaily.com /upi/?feed=Sports&article=UPI-1-20060822-15445700-bc-horse-duke-obit.xml   (1685 words)

  
 Duke University Alumni Magazine
All of the researchers seem like Renaissance men and women in their own rights, but associate professor Beth Corder (who is married to Larry) has all the degrees, too-in microbiology, pharmacy, statistics, and epidemiology, not to mention a post-doctorate in neurology.
It doesn't hurt that today's elderly are better off financially than their parents were, and the market has responded-a residential care center like The Forest at Duke is just one option unimaginable thirty years ago.
When he came to Duke in 1966, he was asked to teach in both the math department and the medical center.
www.dukemagazine.duke.edu /alumni/dm31/aging.html   (4035 words)

  
 Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: )
She was born Barbara Villiers, the only child of William Villiers, 2nd Viscount Grandison (making her a cousin of George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham), and the heiress Mary Bayning.
In June 1670 Charles created her Baroness Nonsuch, Countess of Southampton and Duchess of Cleveland in her own right.
However, no-one in the court was sure whether this was an indication that she was being jettisoned by Charles, or whether this was a sign that she was even higher in his favours.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Barbara_Villiers,_Duchess_of_Cleveland   (865 words)

  
 Guernsey hotels in town - St. Peter Port. The Duke of Richmond a quiet town hotel in Guernsey.
The Duke of Richmond a quiet town hotel in Guernsey.
The Duke of Richmond Hotel is perfectly located in the capital town of St. Peter Port Guernsey overlooking a quiet park, St. Peter Port marinas, the neighbouring Channel Islands and nearby finance and shopping areas.
The Duke of Richmond Hotel is a quiet town hotel with an international reputation for high standards of guest comfort, service and fine cuisine.
www.dukeofrichmond.com   (185 words)

  
 Keith Skeel Antiques and Eccentricities
A serious collector with a passion for beautiful things, Keith has a strong conviction that antiques are only really worth having if they give pleasure to their owners every day.
Keith lives in Loudham Hall, a country house constructed in 1580 for the Duke of Southampton and located five miles from the Suffolk coast in England.
No one would dispute that it is a grand and imposing residence, but it is also rather quirky and unconventional -- some would call it positively eccentric.
www.keithskeel.com /about.html   (476 words)

  
 Southampton County Schools
It is the right time for each to renew his or her personal commitment to quality education and to strive together to make a difference.
The Southampton County School Division consists of: 1 AA high school, 1 middle school, and 5 elementary schools.
Plans are underway for 2 new elementary schools with an estimated cost of $13.5 million and the renovation of 2 other elementary schools at a cost of $1.5 million by the fall of 20001
www.southampton.k12.va.us /sms/SoCoschool.htm   (105 words)

  
 Charles II of England Summary
The present Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Duke of Grafton and Duke of St Albans all descend from Charles in direct male line.
It is worth noting that Diana, Princess of Wales was descended from two of Charles' illegitimate sons, the Duke of Grafton and the Duke of Richmond (who is also a direct ancestor of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Rothesay, the former Camilla Parker Bowles, second wife of Charles, Prince of Wales).
Charles II's eldest son, the Duke of Monmouth, led a rebellion against James II, but was defeated at the battle of Sedgemoor on 6 July 1685, captured, and executed.
www.bookrags.com /Charles_II_of_England   (5623 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Charles II of England   (Site not responding. Last check: )
He remained abroad, living a rather licentious life and fathering numerous illegitimate children (350 or so by rumour), who included James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, born in 1649 to a Welsh noblewoman, Lucy Walter, whom Charles was alleged to have secretly married.
Clarendon was replaced by a quintet of advisors: Clifford, Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, Ashley and Lauderdale, whose initials are believed by some to be the origin of the term cabal.
There was considerable religious controversy, even within this small group, and the groundswell of opinion in the country reached an anti-Catholic climax with the discovery of the so-called "Popish Plot", the invention of a charlatan, Titus Oates.
wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Charles_II_of_England   (1266 words)

  
 RTÉ Sport: Duke dies after tragic fall
Duke, 28, from Portadown in Co Armagh, was fatally injured when her horse fell on top of her at Brockenhurst Park near Southampton.
Her family set up the Dukes Transport Company which is known for its business success.
For some time Duke rode in the company's colours of red and white.
www.rte.ie /sport/2006/0821/dukes.html   (262 words)

  
 Duke player's defense - Newsday.com
Numerous witnesses can account for every minute of Duke University lacrosse player Collin Finnerty's actions and could testify that he did not assault an exotic dancer at an off-campus party, his father said in a Newsday interview Friday.
He said his son and other players were present during the March 13 performance by the accuser and a second stripper.
Finnerty and two other Duke lacrosse players, Reade Seligmann and David Evans, are accused of holding the dancer against her will in a bathroom of an off-campus house and raping her.
www.newsday.com /news/local/longisland/ny-liduke144932504oct14,0,5291239.story?coll=ny-linews-headlines   (609 words)

  
 Duke Magazine-Greetings from Long Island by Steven Petrow-July/August 2005
My family has owned property in Southampton for nearly a half-century, but the Petrow house stands "north of the highway" in a district known as North Sea and, humorously, [until]...
Not only was I thrilled to have Miss King lower her guard, but the postcards delivered a riveting visual narrative of this quaint and picturesque town.
Even better, most of the hand-tinted postcards had been secreted away for decades, as were those to be discovered later at the Southampton Historical Museum and in the even vaster collection of Edward Woodward.
dukemagazine.duke.edu /dukemag/issues/070805/greetings1.html   (565 words)

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