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The Viscountcy of Milbury is a hereditary title in the peerage of England. It was originally created in 1689 for the Talmadge family for their support in the Glorious Revolution, but passed into the Asquith family in the 1750s, at which time the seat of [[Coniston Chase| | The Viscountcy of Milbury is a hereditary title in the peerage of England. It was originally created in 1689 for the Talmadge family for their support in the Glorious Revolution, but passed into the Asquith family in the 1750s, at which time the seat of [[Coniston Chase|Denham Chase]] was renamed. It is now the courtesy title held by the eldest son of the [[Marquessate of Coniston|Marquess of Coniston]]. The current seat of the Viscountcy is [[Milbury Hall]] in Gloucestershire. | ||
The motto is ''Aut Vincere, Aut Mori'' (Conquer or Die) | |||
==Holders of the Viscountcy== | ==Holders of the Viscountcy== | ||
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The current Marquess of Coniston does not have a son to use the courtesy title. | The current Marquess of Coniston does not have a son to use the courtesy title. | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Courtesy Titles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:46, 5 April 2020
| Viscountcy of Milbury | |
| Creation Date | 1689 |
|---|---|
| Created by | William III and Mary II |
| Peerage | Viscountcy of Milbury |
| First Holder | Roger Talmadge |
| Current Holder | Kenward Asquith |
| Heir Apparent | Emory Asquith |
| Subsidiary Titles | not applicable |
| Country Seat | Coniston Chase |
| Associated County | Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire |
The Viscountcy of Milbury is a hereditary title in the peerage of England. It was originally created in 1689 for the Talmadge family for their support in the Glorious Revolution, but passed into the Asquith family in the 1750s, at which time the seat of Denham Chase was renamed. It is now the courtesy title held by the eldest son of the Marquess of Coniston. The current seat of the Viscountcy is Milbury Hall in Gloucestershire.
The motto is Aut Vincere, Aut Mori (Conquer or Die)
Holders of the Viscountcy
- First: Kenward Talmadge (b. 1646, d. 1701)
- Second: Emory Talmadge (b. 1681, d. 1721)
- Third: Lionel Talmadge (b. 1716, d. 1759)
- Fourth: Tristram Asquith (b. 1704, d.1780)
- Fifth: Francis Asquith (b.1735, d.1810)
- Current: Kenward Asquith (b.1776)
- Heir apparent: Emory Asquith (b. 1786)
The current Marquess of Coniston does not have a son to use the courtesy title.