Marquessate of Raulings
| Marquessate of Raulings | |
| Creation Date | March 2, 1746 |
|---|---|
| Created by | George II |
| Peerage | Great Britain |
| First Holder | George Grafton |
| Current Holder | Thomas Grafton |
| Heir Apparent | William Grafton |
| Subsidiary Titles | Earl of Bridgeton, Viscount Grafton |
| Country Seat | Raulings Park |
| Associated County | Leicestershire |
The Marquessate of Grafton is a hereditary title in the Peerage of Great Britain. The first holder of the title was George Grafton, 5th Earl of Bridgeton.
History
The first Grafton was mentioned in 1130 as William de Graftona, though the exact relationship to the current marquess and William de Graftona is unknown. Charles Grafton was made Earl of Bridgeton in 1622 by James I, with their heirs being known as Viscount Grafton. The family received a large home in their home county of Leicestershire. In 1746, George II made George Grafton, 5th Earl of Bridgeton, the first Marquess of Raulings (making him a Marquess of Great Britain). Thomas Grafton is the 2nd Marquess of Raulings, (6th) Earl of Bridgeton, and (6th) Viscount Grafton.
List of the Marquesses of Raulings (1746)
- Julian Grafton, 1st Marquess of Raulings (1722-1793)
- Thomas Grafton, 2nd Marquess of Raulings(born 1753)
The heir apparent is the present holder's son, William Grafton, Earl of Bridgeton.