Duke of Somerset

The Duke of Somerset is a title in the peerage of England that has been created several times. Derived from Somerset, it is particularly associated with two families; the Beauforts who held the title from the creation of 1448 and the Seymours, from the creation of 1547 and in whose name the title is still held.

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Somerset - 1448 - 1547

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The only subsidiary title of the Duke of Somerset is Baron Seymour, which is used as a courtesy title for the eldest son and heir of the Duke. Thus, the Duke of Somerset's heir has the lowest courtesy title; aside from the Duke of Manchester, who holds only a subsidiary Viscounty, all other Dukes have a subsidiary Earldom or Marquessate that is used as a courtesy title.

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Several other titles have been held by the Duke of Somerset, but have become extinct. These include: Earl of Kendal (created 1443; extinct 1444), Viscount Rochester (created 1611; extinct 1645), Viscount Beauchamp of Hache (created 1536; extinct 1750), Earl of Hertford (created 1537, 1559; extinct 1750), Marquess of Hertford (created 1640; extinct 1675), Baron Seymour of Trowbridge (created 1641; extinct 1750), Baron Percy (created 1722; extinct 1750), Baron Cockermouth (created 1749; extinct 1750), Earl of Egremont (created 1749; extinct 1750), and Earl St. Maur (created 1863; extinct 1885).

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