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The Fitzgerald family is an ancient family whose precise origins are lost to the mist of time, probably purposefully done to lose their probable Irish beginnings. A Sir Godfrey Fitzgerald is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, however, linked to the ownership of large estates in the south east of England.
The Fitzgerald family is an ancient family whose precise origins are lost to the mist of time, probably purposefully done to lose their probable Irish beginnings. A Sir Godfrey Fitzgerald is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, however, linked to the ownership of large estates in the south east of England.


The Viscountcy of Surrey was awarded to Sir Edgar Fizgerald in 1356 by Edward III for services rendered in the Battle of Poitiers. The family remained and grew in power and wealth in the south east. After Charles, the 10th Viscount, aligned himself with Henry VIIIth's protestant movement, the fortunes of the family changed and their seat of power shifted. Under the reign of Queen Mary, much of the old estates were lost but his son, James, a shrewd politician, became one of Queen Elizabeth's trusted advisors. The Queen rewarded him with the creation of the Earldom of Rotherham in 1579 and the gift of extensive land in the north of England. The first earl selected the village of Rotherham, from which the title was taken, as his principal seat, overshadowing the ancient Devenish family who had been squires of the area for many centuries.
The Viscountcy of Surrey was awarded to Sir Edgar Fitzgerald in 1356 by Edward III for services rendered in the Battle of Poitiers. The family remained and grew in power and wealth in the south east. After Charles, the 10th Viscount, aligned himself with the Protestant faith in the wake of England's break with Rome under Henry VIII, the fortunes of the family changed and their seat of power shifted. Under the reign of Queen Mary, much of the old estates were lost but his son, James, a shrewd politician, became one of Queen Elizabeth's trusted advisors. The Queen rewarded him with the creation of the Earldom of Rotherham in 1579 and the gift of extensive land in the north of England. The first earl selected the village of Rotherham, from which the title was taken, as his principal seat, overshadowing the ancient Devenish family who had been squires of the area for many centuries.


While the fortunes of the family have fluctuated, notably in the 17th century, the 18th century brought them increased prosperity and influence. Supporters of the Glorious Revolution and notable Whigs, the family experienced its glory days under the 6th and 7th Earls. The 6th Earl was responsible for the expansion of lands across into Cheshire and the building of [[Surrey Lodge]] for his son and it was the 7th Earl who, inspired by travels to the continent, rebuilt [[Rotherham Park]], up to this point a sturdy Elizabethan manor house, in the latest Palladian fashion.
While the fortunes of the family have fluctuated, notably in the 17th century, the 18th century brought them increased prosperity and influence. Supporters of the Glorious Revolution and notable Whigs, the family experienced its glory days under the 6th and 7th Earls. The 6th Earl was responsible for the expansion of lands across into Cheshire and the building of [[Surrey Lodge]] for his son and it was the 7th Earl who, inspired by travels to the continent, rebuilt [[Rotherham Park]], up to this point a sturdy Elizabethan manor house, in the latest Palladian fashion.
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*[[Richard Fitzgerald I|Richard Fitzgerald, 8th Earl of Rotherham, 18th Viscount Surrey]] (born 1752)
*[[Richard Fitzgerald I|Richard Fitzgerald, 8th Earl of Rotherham, 18th Viscount Surrey]] (born 1752)
The heir apparent is the current Earl's son, [[Richard Fitzgerald II|Richard Fitzgerald, 19th Viscount Surrey]].
The heir apparent is the current Earl's son, [[Richard Fitzgerald II|Richard Fitzgerald, 19th Viscount Surrey]].
''Players associated with this peerage are [[Rose]] and [[Sharpie]].''
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Latest revision as of 16:45, 23 February 2017

Earldom of Rotherham
Creation Date 1579
Created by Elizabeth
Peerage England
First Holder James Fitzgerald
Current Holder Richard Fitzgerald
Heir Apparent Richard Fitzgerald
Subsidiary Titles Viscount Surrey
Country Seat Rotherham Park
Associated County Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire

The Earldom of Rotherham is a hereditary title in the Peerage of England. The first holder of the title was James Fitzgerald, 11th Viscount Surrey.

History

The Fitzgerald family is an ancient family whose precise origins are lost to the mist of time, probably purposefully done to lose their probable Irish beginnings. A Sir Godfrey Fitzgerald is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, however, linked to the ownership of large estates in the south east of England.

The Viscountcy of Surrey was awarded to Sir Edgar Fitzgerald in 1356 by Edward III for services rendered in the Battle of Poitiers. The family remained and grew in power and wealth in the south east. After Charles, the 10th Viscount, aligned himself with the Protestant faith in the wake of England's break with Rome under Henry VIII, the fortunes of the family changed and their seat of power shifted. Under the reign of Queen Mary, much of the old estates were lost but his son, James, a shrewd politician, became one of Queen Elizabeth's trusted advisors. The Queen rewarded him with the creation of the Earldom of Rotherham in 1579 and the gift of extensive land in the north of England. The first earl selected the village of Rotherham, from which the title was taken, as his principal seat, overshadowing the ancient Devenish family who had been squires of the area for many centuries.

While the fortunes of the family have fluctuated, notably in the 17th century, the 18th century brought them increased prosperity and influence. Supporters of the Glorious Revolution and notable Whigs, the family experienced its glory days under the 6th and 7th Earls. The 6th Earl was responsible for the expansion of lands across into Cheshire and the building of Surrey Lodge for his son and it was the 7th Earl who, inspired by travels to the continent, rebuilt Rotherham Park, up to this point a sturdy Elizabethan manor house, in the latest Palladian fashion.

The current Earl is Richard Fitzgerald and the lineage is secure for the following two generations.

List of Earls of Rotherham (1579)

The heir apparent is the current Earl's son, Richard Fitzgerald, 19th Viscount Surrey.

Players associated with this peerage are Rose and Sharpie.

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