Peerage Creations: Chronological Lists of Creations in the Peerages of England and Great Britain 1649–1800 and of Ireland 1603–1898

The volume contains two chronological lists: first of creations in the peerages of England and Great Britain from the accession of Charles II in 1649 to the union with Ireland in 1800 and secondly of creations in the peerages of Ireland from the accession of James I in 1603 to the last such creation in 1898. Each entry specifies the date of creation, the names of the grantee and both the principal and any subordinate titles conferred. Where a peerage was granted with a special limitation in remainder details are provided. Finally included are the sources from which the information is derived, together with an indication of where the texts of the patents of creation are to be found.

Editorial.

CREATIONS IN THE PEERAGES OF ENGLAND AND GREAT BRITAIN 1649 1800.

Abbreviations.

References.

Introduction.

Creations 1649–.

Charles II.

James II.

William III and Mary II.

William III.

Anne.

George I.

George II.

George III.

Creations by Protector Oliver.

CREATIONS IN THE PEERAGE OF IRELAND 1603 1898.

Abbreviations.

References.

Introduction.

Creations 1603 1898.

James I.

Charles I.

Charles II.

James II.

William III and Mary II.

Anne.

George I.

George II.

George III.

George IV.

William IV.

Victoria.

Index of Titles

John Sainty worked in the House of Lords, 1959 1970, 1974 1990, retiring as clerk of the parliaments. From 1970 to 1974 he worked at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London, compiling several volumes on the personnel of government departments, 1660 1870. He has published widely on the House of Lords and its personnel. He has also served as a commissioner on the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts, 1991 2003, and is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, Royal Historical Society, and the Institute of Historical Research.