Viscountcy of Ruxburgh
| Viscountcy of Ruxburgh | |
| Creation Date | 1759 |
|---|---|
| Created by | George II |
| Peerage | English |
| First Holder | George Ruxburgh |
| Current Holder | - |
| Heir Apparent | - |
| Subsidiary Titles | N/A |
| Country Seat | Coldharbour House |
| Associated County | Surrey |
The Viscountcy of Ruxburgh is a hereditary title in the Peerage of England associated with the Ruxburgh Family. The seat is Coldharbour House in Capel, Surrey, and their Town residence is at Number 8, Portman Square, London. The title is currently extinguished, however the Dowager Viscountess is contesting this on behalf of her grandson, Ira Wilson.
History
The title was created after the Battle of Quiberon Bay in acknowledgement of Captain George Ruxburgh's accomplishments during the Seven Year's War. He would, however, die only three years later during the Battle of Manila.
Viscounts Ruxburgh
Previous holders of the title are:
- Captain George Ruxburgh (b. 1708, created 1st Viscount Ruxburgh after the Battle of Quiberon Bay 1759, d. 1762)
- Ira Ruxbugh (b. 1728, d.1788, acceded to title in 1762.)
- Richard Ruxburgh (b. 1755, d. 1811, acceded to the title in 1788)
Richard died leaving no children, but had previously convinced his father to break the entail, ensuring that he was able to leave Coldharbour House, 8 Portman Square, and the family fortunes to the son of their estranged daughter and sister, Henrietta.