Viscountcy of Surrey

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The Viscountcy of Surrey was awarded to Mr. Edgar Fizgerald of Surreton in 1356 by Edward III for services rendered in the Battle of Poitiers. His elder brother, Sir Francis Fitzgerald received the title of Earl of Rotherham at the same time. The family divided from this point but were not united until 1702 when Edgar's line died out and the title passed to Francis' side.

The Surrey seat is at Surrey Lodge in Cheshire. The title of Lord Surrey is now used as a courtesy title. The 23rd and current Viscount Selwyn is Richard Fitzgerald.

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