Earl of Dorset

The title Earl of Dorset has been created at least four times in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1411 for Thomas Beaufort, who was later created Duke of Exeter. The peerages became extinct on his death.

Related Topics:
Peerage of England - 1411 - Thomas Beaufort - Duke of Exeter

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It was next created in 1441 for Edmund Beaufort who was later created first Marquess of Dorset (1442) then Duke of Somerset (1446). These titles were forfeited by the second duke in 1464.

Related Topics:
1441 - Edmund Beaufort - Marquess of Dorset - 1442 - Duke of Somerset - 1446 - 1464

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The last creation was in 1604 for Thomas Sackville, 1st Baron Buckhurst. In 1720 the seventh earl was created Duke of Dorset in the Peerage of Great Britain. On the death of the fifth duke in 1843 the peerages became extinct.

Related Topics:
1604 - Thomas Sackville, 1st Baron Buckhurst - 1720 - Duke of Dorset - Peerage of Great Britain - 1843

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