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==History==
==History==
The current creation of the Earldom of Essex was sold to Edmund Sterne, in 1616, as a means of income for James I.  
The current creation of the Earldom of Essex was sold to Edmund Sterne, in 1616, as a means of income for James I. The Barony of Sterne dates back to ?, when it was rewarded by ? to ? Styrne. The ancient seat of the Barons Sternes is [[Sterne Castle]].  


==List of the Earls of Essex (1616)==
==List of the Earls of Essex (1616)==

Revision as of 11:56, 13 July 2010

Earldom of Essex
Creation Date 1616
Created by James I
Peerage Great Britain
First Holder Edmund Sterne
Current Holder Richard Sterne
Heir Apparent None
Subsidiary Titles Baron Sterne
Country Seat Essex Manor
Associated County Essex

The Earldom of Essex is a hereditary title in the Peerage of Great Britain. The first holder of the title was Edmund Sterne, ? Baron Sterne.

History

The current creation of the Earldom of Essex was sold to Edmund Sterne, in 1616, as a means of income for James I. The Barony of Sterne dates back to ?, when it was rewarded by ? to ? Styrne. The ancient seat of the Barons Sternes is Sterne Castle.

List of the Earls of Essex (1616)

  • Edmund Sterne, 1st Earl of Essex (1590-1647)
  • Henry Sterne, 2cd Earl of Essex (1628-1676)
  • William Sterne, 3rd Earl of Essex (1664-1711)
  • John Sterne, 4th Earl of Essex (1693-1712)
  • Thomas Sterne, 5th Earl of Essex (1700-1744)
  • Richard Sterne, 6th Earl of Essex (1720-1779)
  • Henry Sterne, 7th Earl of Essex (1744-1793)
  • Richard Sterne, 8th Earl of Essex (1773-)

The heir presumptive is the present holder's brother, Thomas Sterne.