Earldom of Essex
| 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 Sterne 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.
Players associated with this peerage are Aida.