Baron Wraxall

Baron Wraxall

Baron Wraxall, of Clyst St George in the County of Devon, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1928 for the Conservative politician George Gibbs. As of 2007, the title is held by his second son, the third Baron, who succeeded his elder brother in 2001. He is a retired diplomat.

The Barons Wraxall are related to the Barons Aldenham and Barons Hunsdon of Hunsdon. The first Baron's grandfather William Gibbs was the younger brother of George Henry Gibbs, the father of Hucks Gibbs, 1st Baron Aldenham, whose fourth son was Herbert Cokayne Gibbs, 1st Baron Hunsdon of Hunsdon.

Barons Wraxall (1928)

*George Abraham Gibbs, 1st Baron Wraxall (1873-1931)
*George Richard Lawley Gibbs, 2nd Baron Wraxall (1928-2001)
*Eustace Hubert Beilby Gibbs, 3rd Baron Wraxall (b. 1929)

The Heir Apparent is the present holder's son Hon. Antony Hubert Gibbs (b. 1958)

The Heir Apparent's son and Heir Apparent is Orlando Hubert Gibbs (b. 1995)

Antony Hubert Gibbs, who is next in succession, is a barrister, fluent in French as well as French literature, and Chairman of First Line Entertainment.

ee also

*Baron Aldenham
*Baron Hunsdon of Hunsdon

References

*Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). "Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage" (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
* [http://www.angeltowns.com/town/peerage/ Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • George Gibbs, 2nd Baron Wraxall — George Richard Lawley Gibbs, 2nd Baron Wraxall (16 May 1928 19 July 2001) succeeded his father, George Abraham Gibbs, 1st Baron Wraxall, to the title Baron Wraxall on 28 October 1931 at the age of three. His mother was the Hon. Ursula Mary Lawley …   Wikipedia

  • George Gibbs, 1st Baron Wraxall — George Abraham Gibbs, 1st Baron Wraxall, PC (6 July 1873 28 October 1931), was a British Conservative politician. Educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford Gibbs was the eldest of the seven sons of Major Antony Gibbs and Janet Louisa… …   Wikipedia

  • Eustace Hubert Beilby Gibbs, 3rd Baron Wraxall — Sir Eustace Hubert Beilby Gibbs, 3rd Baron Wraxall, KCVO CMG, (born 3 July 1929) succeeded his brother, George Richard Lawley Gibbs, 2nd Baron Wraxall as Baron Wraxall on 19 July 2001. He is the second son of George Abraham Gibbs, 1st Baron… …   Wikipedia

  • Baron Aldenham — Baron Aldenham, of Aldenham in the County of Hertford, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom that was created on 31 January 1896 for the businessman Hucks Gibbs. He was head of the family firm of Antony Gibbs Sons (founded by his… …   Wikipedia

  • Wraxall — Wraxall, as a person, may refer to:*Baron Wraxall, a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom *Nathaniel William Wraxall (1751 1831), an English authorWraxall, as a place, may refer to:*Wraxall, Dorset *Wraxall, Somerset, a village in Somerset …   Wikipedia

  • Baron Hunsdon — is a title that has been created twice. It was first created in 1559 in the Peerage of England for the soldier and courtier Henry Carey. His grandson, the fourth Baron, was created Viscount Rochfort in 1621 and Earl of Dover, in the County of… …   Wikipedia

  • Wraxall, Somerset — This article is about a village in Somerset, England. For other uses, please see Wraxall (disambiguation). infobox UK place country = England official name= Wraxall latitude= 51.440231 longitude= 2.727955 civil parish= population = unitary… …   Wikipedia

  • Baron Denman — Thomas Denman, 3rd Baron Denman Baron Denman, of Dovedale in the County of Derby, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1834 for the prominent lawyer, judge and Whig politician Thomas Denman. He served as Lord Chief… …   Wikipedia

  • Baron de Saumarez — James Saumarez, 1st Baron de Saumarez Baron de Saumarez, in the Island of Guernsey, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 15 September 1831 for the prominent naval commander Admiral Sir James Saumarez, 1st Baronet. He …   Wikipedia

  • Fletcher Norton, 1st Baron Grantley — PC (June 23, 1716 ndash; January 1, 1789), was an English politician.He was the eldest son of Thomas Norton of Grantley, Yorkshire. He became a barrister in 1739, and, after a period of inactivity, built up a profitable practice, becoming a King… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”