Baron Charnwood
Baron Charnwood, of Castle Donington in the County of Leicester, was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 29 June 1911 for the author, academic, Liberal politician and philanthropist Godfrey Benson.[1] The title became extinct on the death of his son, the second Baron, on 1 February 1955.[2]
Barons Charnwood (1911)[]
- Godfrey Rathbone Benson, 1st Baron Charnwood (1864–1945)
- John Roby Benson, 2nd Baron Charnwood (1901–1955)
References[]
- ^ "No. 28512". The London Gazette. 11 July 1911. p. 5169.
- ^ "Lord Charnwood". The Times. 2 February 1955. p. 11.
Book[]
- Hesilrige, Arthur G. M. (1921). Debrett's Peerage and Titles of courtesy. 160A, Fleet street, London, UK: Dean & Son. p. 194.
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Categories:
- Extinct baronies in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
- Noble titles created in 1911
- Noble titles created for UK MPs