Earldom of Morven
| Earldom of Morven | |
| Creation Date | 1660 |
|---|---|
| Created by | Charles II |
| Peerage | England |
| First Holder | John Hackett |
| Current Holder | George Hackett |
| Heir Apparent | George Hackett |
| Subsidiary Titles | Viscount Selwyn |
| Country Seat | Morven Castle |
| Associated County | Dorset |
The Earldom of Morven is a hereditary title in the Peerage of England. The first holder of the title was Mr. John Hackett.
History
The origins of the Hackett family are lost in the mists of time but it is known that Squire John Hackett was a fervent Royalist from Dorset during the Civil War and on Charles II's ascension in 1660 the King rewarded Mr. Hackett with the Earldom of his native Morven. The current Lord Morven is the 7th Earl.
List of Earls of Morven
This list is incomplete.
- John Hackett, 1st Earl of Morven (1615-1682)
- John Hackett, 5th Earl of Morven, 2cd Viscount Selwyn (1701-1732)
- Horace Hackett, 6th Earl of Morven, 3rd Viscount Selwyn (1721-1783)
- George Hackett, 7th Earl of Morven, 4th Viscount Selwyn (born 1750.)
The heir apparent is the current earl's son, George Hackett, 5th Viscount Selwyn.