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The '''Earldom of Branksea''' is an extinct title in the Peerage of Great Britain. | The '''Earldom of Branksea''' is an extinct title in the Peerage of Great Britain. | ||
It was created in 1726 for the first Earl of Branksea, Henry Lockhart, who converted the fort on the island into a private residence. Upon his death it passed to his eldest son Henry who died only a year later, leaving behind just one infant daughter. It then passed to his second son Charles who knew that he would forever be childless due to an unspeakable war injury. Having married [[Eleanor Osgood]], the [[Dukedom of Pevensey|Dowager Duchess of Pevensey]] for love rather than any expectation of children, he helped to raise her grandson [[Arthur Osgood]] after the death of her son. Being fond of the young | It was created in 1726 for the first Earl of Branksea, Henry Lockhart, who converted the fort on the island into a private residence. Upon his death it passed to his eldest son Henry who died only a year later, leaving behind just one infant daughter. It then passed to his second son Charles who knew that he would forever be childless due to an unspeakable war injury. Having married [[Eleanor Osgood]], the [[Dukedom of Pevensey|Dowager Duchess of Pevensey]] for love rather than any expectation of children, he helped to raise her grandson [[Arthur Osgood]] after the death of her son. Being fond of the young duke, Charles broke the entail in order to be able to will the estate to him, knowing that the diligent young man would take good care of it. His fortunes were left to his wife. | ||
[[Category:Extinct Peerages]] | [[Category:Extinct Peerages]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:55, 21 May 2020
| Earldom of Branksea | |
| Creation Date | 1726 |
|---|---|
| Created by | George I |
| Peerage | Great Britain |
| First Holder | Henry Lockhart |
| Current Holder | - |
| Heir Apparent | - |
| Subsidiary Titles | N/A |
| Country Seat | Branksea Castle |
| Associated County | Dorset |
The Earldom of Branksea is an extinct title in the Peerage of Great Britain.
It was created in 1726 for the first Earl of Branksea, Henry Lockhart, who converted the fort on the island into a private residence. Upon his death it passed to his eldest son Henry who died only a year later, leaving behind just one infant daughter. It then passed to his second son Charles who knew that he would forever be childless due to an unspeakable war injury. Having married Eleanor Osgood, the Dowager Duchess of Pevensey for love rather than any expectation of children, he helped to raise her grandson Arthur Osgood after the death of her son. Being fond of the young duke, Charles broke the entail in order to be able to will the estate to him, knowing that the diligent young man would take good care of it. His fortunes were left to his wife.