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)