Baronet
A baronet (traditional abbreviation Bart, modern abbreviation Bt) is the holder of a title, similar to a knighthood except that it is hereditary, known as a baronetcy. The title was introduced by James I of England in 1611 to raise funds. It is an hereditary honour, but it does not amount to a peerage. Note that the title of baronet should not be confused with a baron.
Notable baronets
- Sir Robert Baden-Powell (founder of the world scouting movement)
- Sir James Matthew Barrie (Scottish author, creator of Peter Pan)
- Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor)
- Sir George Cayley (aviation pioneer)
- Sir Samuel Cunard (shipping magnate)
- Sir Humphry Davy (chemist)
- Sir Edward Elgar (composer)
- Sir Keith Joseph (politician)
- Sir Oswald Mosley (politician)
- Sir Robert Peel (politician)
- Sir George Gabriel Stokes (mathematician and physicist)
- Sir Denis Thatcher (husband of Margaret Thatcher)
- Sir Ranulph Fiennes (explorer)
- Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness (Irish brewer and philanthropist)
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