Earldom of Prestwood
| Earldom of Prestwood | |
| Creation Date | May 13th, 1692 |
|---|---|
| Created by | William III |
| Peerage | England |
| First Holder | Robert Beacham |
| Current Holder | Arthur Beacham |
| Heir Apparent | Elliot Beacham |
| Subsidiary Titles | None |
| Country Seat | Beacham Hall |
| Associated County | Sussex |
The Earldom of Prestwood is a hereditary title in the Peerage of England. It is connected to played character Annabelle Beacham.
History
The Earldom of Prestwood was created in 1692 by William III, in recognition of political services to the Crown by Robert Beacham. The seat of the Earls of Prestwood became Beacham Hall, in Sussex.
The current title holder is Arthur Beacham, 4th Earl of Prestwood. The heir apparent is his son, Lord Elliot Beacham.
Earls of Prestwood
- Robert Beacham, 1st Earl Prestwood b.1660 - 1717
- Wife: Aaltje (Van Der Looewen) Beacham, Countess of Prestwood b. 1667-1729. Aaltje's father was a Dutch nobleman with connections to the court of William of Orange. She adopted the given name "Alice" when she settled in England and by all accounts assimilated well into her adopted country. It is rumored that the fair hair and tall stature of future Beacham women is due to her Dutch blood.
- William Beacham, 2nd Earl Prestwood b. 1693 - 1750
- Robert David Beacham, 3rd Earl Prestwood b. 1726 - 1790
- Arthur Beacham, 4th Earl Prestwood b. 1754
Players associated with this peerage are Betsy.