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Earl of Oxford

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Earl of Oxford
Earl of Oxford
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TitleEarl of Oxford
Creation1142
FirstholderAubrey de Vere II

Earl of Oxford. The title of Earl of Oxford has a long and complex history, dating back to the 12th century, with the first recorded holder being Aubrey de Vere II, who was granted the title by King Stephen of England in 1142. The title has been associated with several prominent families, including the de Vere family, who held it for over 500 years, and the Harley family, who held it from 1711 to 1853. The title has also been linked to various notable events and figures, such as the English Civil War and Charles I of England.

● History of

the Title The title of Earl of Oxford was created in 1142 by King Stephen of England for Aubrey de Vere II, a Norman nobleman who had supported Stephen in his claim to the throne against Empress Matilda. The title was initially associated with the Castle Hedingham estate in Essex, which had been granted to Aubrey de Vere II by King Henry I of England. Over the centuries, the title has been held by several prominent families, including the de Vere family, who held it from 1153 to 1703, and the Harley family, who held it from 1711 to 1853. The title has also been linked to various notable events, such as the Wars of the Roses and the Glorious Revolution, and has been held by several notable figures, including Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex and Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer.

● Title Holders

The title of Earl of Oxford has been held by several prominent individuals, including Aubrey de Vere II, Aubrey de Vere III, and Robert de Vere, 9th Earl of Oxford. The title has also been held by several members of the Harley family, including Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer and Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer. Other notable title holders include Henry de Vere, 18th Earl of Oxford and Edward Harley, 5th Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer. The title has been associated with several notable estates and seats, including Castle Hedingham and Wimpole Estate, which were both granted to the Earl of Oxford by King Henry I of England and King James I of England, respectively.

● Estates and Seats

The title of Earl of Oxford has been associated with several notable estates and seats, including Castle Hedingham and Wimpole Estate. Castle Hedingham was granted to Aubrey de Vere II by King Henry I of England in 1135, and has remained in the possession of the Earl of Oxford ever since. Wimpole Estate was granted to Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer by King James I of England in 1610, and has been associated with the title ever since. Other notable estates and seats associated with the title include Addington Palace and Bramshill House, which were both granted to the Earl of Oxford by King Henry VIII of England and King Charles I of England, respectively.

● Notable Earls of Oxford

Several notable individuals have held the title of Earl of Oxford, including Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, who was a prominent figure in the English Civil War and a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Another notable Earl of Oxford was Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer, who was a prominent politician and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Lord High Treasurer under Queen Anne of Great Britain. Other notable Earls of Oxford include Henry de Vere, 18th Earl of Oxford and Edward Harley, 5th Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer, who both played important roles in the House of Lords and were associated with several notable events, including the Glorious Revolution and the War of the Austrian Succession. The title has also been linked to several notable figures, including William Shakespeare, who is believed by some to have been the Earl of Oxford himself, and Alexander Pope, who was a friend and admirer of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer.

● Family Tree and Succession

The family tree of the Earl of Oxford is complex and has involved several notable families, including the de Vere family and the Harley family. The title has been passed down through several generations, with the first recorded holder being Aubrey de Vere II and the current holder being a descendant of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer. The succession of the title has been influenced by several notable events, including the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution, and has been associated with several notable figures, including King Charles I of England and Queen Anne of Great Britain. The title is currently held by a member of the Harley family, who is a descendant of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer and is associated with several notable estates and seats, including Wimpole Estate and Bramshill House. Category:Earldoms in the Peerage of England

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