Earl of Oxford

Earl of Oxford was one of the oldest titles in the English peerage, and was held for several centuries by the de Vere family. It finally became dormant in 1703 with the death of the 20th Earl. Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, is perhaps the most famous of the line, due to the claims put forward by some that he was the actual author of the works of William Shakespeare (see Shakespearean authorship). The Vere Earls of Oxford were also hereditary holders of the office of Lord Great Chamberlain until the death of the 18th Earl in 1625.

Earls of Oxford and Asquith (1925)

• Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith (1852-1928)
• Julian Edward George Asquith, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Asquith (b. 1916)

Heir Apparent: Raymond Benedict Bartholomew Michael Asquith, Viscount Asquith (b. 1952)

Related Topics:
Raymond Benedict Bartholomew Michael Asquith, Viscount Asquith - 1952

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Lord Asquith's Heir is Hon. Mark Julian Asquith (b. 13 May 1979)

Related Topics:
Hon. Mark Julian Asquith - 1979

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