It was created in 1675 by charles ii of england for his second illegitimate son by the duchess of cleveland, henry fitzroy. He is also a direct maleline descendant of charles ii of england. He attracted scandal for his indiscreet personal life and love of. Genealogy royal noble peer duke count lord baron baronet sir peer database family tree europe nobility knight peerage marquess earl henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton by thomas hawker, 1684 2 a genealogical survey of the peerage of britain as well as the royal families of europe. Duke of grafton is a title in the peerage of england.
Augustus henry fitzroy, third duke of grafton, was the last of those to enjoy relatively short periods as first lord of the treasury during the 1760s. Grafton, henry fitzroy, duke of, 16631690 lc linked. The 1st duke of grafton is usually stated to have been a son of king charles ii see, for example, the complete peerage, 6. On 1 august 1672 he was married at the age of nine to the fiveyearold isabella, the daughter and heiress of henry bennet, 1st earl of arlington. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton military wiki fandom. Source for information on grafton, augustus henry fitzroy, 3rd duke of.
Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton kg 28 september 1663 9 october 1690 was the illegitimate son of king charles ii of england by barbara villiers, countess of castlemaine. Augustus henry fitzroy, third duke of grafton 17351811. Hugh denis charles fitzroy was born on april 3 1919, the eldest son of charles fitzroy, the eldest son of the reverend lord charles fitzroy, third and youngest son of the 7th duke of grafton. George henry fitzroy, 4th duke of grafton, kg 14 january 1760 28 september 1844, styled earl of euston until 1811, was a british peer and whig politician. Born in september 1735, the death of his father in 1741 and his paternal uncle in 1747 made him heir to his grandfather, the second duke, lord chamberlain to george ii. In 1512, when henry viii was approximately twentyone years of age a beautiful young woman came to court. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton was born 2 september 1663 in whitehall palace, england. May 14, 2019 charles fitzroy, 2nd duke of grafton was born on 25 october 1683 at arlington house, middlesex, england. The second of three sons born to lord augustus fitzroy and elizabeth cosby, grafton became the heir upon the death of his older brother. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton, born september 1663died oct. Find out about henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton s family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton was born on 28 september 1663. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton label from public data source wikidata. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton by isaac beckett 16811688.
He held the office of viceadmiral of england between 1682 and 1689. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton kg 28 september 1663 9 october 1690 was the illegitimate son of king charles ii by barbara villiers, countess of castlemaine. The street was named after henry fitzroy, the first duke of grafton. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of richmond and somerset the. The death of henry fitzroy, duke of richmond and somerset. This means should her son prince william, duke of cambridge take to the british throne as he is expected to, william would become the first blood descendant of charles ii to do so. May 14, 2019 henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton was born on 28 september 1663. Born on the 28th september 1663, henry is usually claimed to be the natural son of charles ii and his mistress barbara villiers, duchess of cleveland, and so surnamed fitzroy.
The wedding ceremony was repeated on 7 november 1679. History of augustus henry fitzroy, 3rd duke of grafton. Source citations are included at the bottom of the page. Jun 15, 2015 thank you to sarah bryson for writing this article on henry fitzroy, 1st duke of richmond and somerset. Grafton came from an aristocratic whig background and opposed lord bute in the early years of george iiis reign. His death was a huge blow for henry viii, not only because he loved his son deeply but. King of england, duke of normandy and aquitaine 11891199 richard i plantagenet king of england, lord of ireland and duke of normandy 11991216 john plantagenet king of england, lord of ireland and duke of aquitaine 12161272 henry iii plantagenet. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton 1663 1690 henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton in biographical summaries of notable people henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton was born on september 28 1663, in london, to charles ii of england and barbara palmer, 1st duchess of cleveland. History of augustus henry fitzroy, 3rd duke of grafton gov. Mar 10, 2020 augustus henry fitzroy, 3rd duke of grafton, british prime minister 176870 and a prominent figure in the period of the american revolutionary war. Grafton street was established in 1708 by the dawsons, a wealthy dublin family. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton by thomas hawker, 1684 2. Augustus henry fitzroy served as prime minister from 14 october 1768 to 28 january 1770.
Dnb fitzroy, henry, first duke of grafton, 16631690. The current duke of grafton, henry fitzroy, 12th duke of grafton, is a direct descendant of james i and vi of england and scotland through several lines including through charles i and elizabeth of bohemia, and through him, of most of english and scottish monarchs. The most famous duke was probably augustus fitzroy, 3rd duke of grafton, who served as prime minister in the 1760s. It began as a residential street which was a popular address among dublins more affluent citizens during the eighteenth century. He was the son of augustus henry fitzroy, 3rd duke of grafton and hon. The duke of grafton holds three subsidiary titles, all created in 1672 in the peerage of england. Henry fitzroy was the illegitimate child of henry viii, the second tudor monarch, with his mistress elizabeth blount. He married lady charlotte maria waldegrave, daughter of james waldegrave, 2nd earl waldegrave and maria walpole, on 16 november 1784 at navestock, essex, england. Maintained by todd whitesides contributor 47553735. Descendants of charles ii of england simple english. The oxford companion to british history dictionary.
Born in september 1735, the death of his father in 1741 and his paternal. It was created in 1675 by charles ii of england for henry fitzroy, his second illegitimate son by the duchess of cleveland. His son alfred fitzroy, earl of euston, was born in december 2012. George henry fitzroy, 4th duke of grafton, kg 14 january 1760 28 september 1844, styled earl of euston until 1811, was a british peer and whig politician who sat in the house of commons from 1782 to 1811 when he succeeded to the dukedom. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton, kg 28 september 1663 9 october 1690 was the illegitimate son of king charles ii of england. Apr 11, 2011 hugh denis charles fitzroy was born on april 3 1919, the eldest son of charles fitzroy, the eldest son of the reverend lord charles fitzroy, third and youngest son of the 7th duke of grafton. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton 16631690 familypedia. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton geni family tree.
He was born the only child of henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton and isabella bennet, 2nd countess of arlington. Grandson of the 2nd duke, charles fitzroy 16831757, and greatgrandson of the 1st, he was educated at westminster school and peterhouse. Mar 23, 2006 1st duke of grafton 16751690 born 1663 died 1690. Penancoet family, email message from unknown author email. He is from united kingdom henry fitzroy, 12th duke of grafton net worth. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton british noble britannica. He inherited the dukedom of grafton from his grandfather, hugh fitzroy, 11th duke of grafton, on 7 april 2011.
This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. Find out about henry fitzroy, 1st duke of graftons family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs. Media in category henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton this category contains only the following file. Princess diana family group henry fitzroy ahnentafel. Augustus henry fitzroy, 3rd duke of grafton history of. Augustus henry fitzroy, 3rd duke of grafton, british prime minister 176870 and a prominent figure in the period of the american revolutionary war.
Apr 04, 2020 genealogy royal noble peer duke count lord baron baronet sir peer database family tree europe nobility knight peerage marquess earl henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton by thomas hawker, 1684 2 a genealogical survey of the peerage of britain as well as the royal families of europe. Elder brother of trinity house 168190 and master 168283. Henry fitzroy, duke of richmond and somerset june 1519 23 july 1536 henry, given the surname fitzroy, meaning son of the king was born in june 1519, he was the illegitimate son of king henry viii and elizabeth bessie blount, a maid of honour to his first wife, queen catherine of aragon and the daughter of john blount, esquire, who was said by some sources to have originated from. Augustus henry fitzroy, 3rd duke of grafton prime minister. Jun 06, 2016 henry fitzroy, 1st duke of richmond and somerset illegitimate son of henry viii please show your support and buy me a coffee. Henry fitzroy, 12th duke of grafton wikimili, the best. Charles fitzroy, 2nd duke of grafton the full wiki. William bowyer, printer died 1737 thomas emlyn, clergyman died 1741 william king died 1712 john poulett, 1st earl poulett, died 1743. How are the dukes of grafton, somerset and norfolk related to. After some initial hesitation he was officially recognized and became the most popular and most. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton person national. When he was almost nine he married isabella bennet aged about five but this was not binding. On 1 august 1672 he was married at the age of nine to the fiveyearold isabella, the daughter and heiress of henry. An elegy sacred to the memory of the high born prince henry d.
Diana, princess of wales was descended from two of charles illegitimate sons. After some initial hesitation he was officially recognized and became the most popular and most able of the sons of charles ii. Charles fitzroy, 2nd duke of grafton geni family tree. He is also a direct maleline descendant of charles ii. June 15, 1519 henry fitzroy, 1st duke of richmond and somerset, english politician, lord lieutenant of ireland d. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton kg 28 september 1663 9 october 1690 was the illegitimate son of king charles ii by barbara villiers, countess of castlemaine in august 1672 he was married to isabella, the daughter and heiress of henry bennet, 1st earl of arlington. Henry oliver charles fitzroy, 12th duke of grafton born 6 april 1978, known as harry grafton, is an english peer and music promoter. Col of the 1st foot guards 168190 and brig gen of foot 1688. A military commander, henry fitzroy was appointed colonel of the grenadier guards in 1681 and viceadmiral of england from 1682 to 1689. Life path number 1 life path number 1 june 18, 1662 charles fitzroy, 2nd duke of cleveland, english son of charles ii of england d. On 1 august 1672 he was married at the age of nine to the fiveyearold isabella, the daughter and heiress of henry bennet, 1st. Henry fitzroy historical records and family trees myheritage.
Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton and charles lennox, 1st duke of richmond. Grandson of the 2nd duke, charles fitzroy 16831757, and greatgrandson of the 1st, he was. The fitzroy family has included some notable figures, including. His short period of office was taken up with issues surrounding. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of richmond and somerset illegitimate.
Sitter in 14 portraits second son of charles ii by barbara villiers. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton facts, bio, family. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton person national portrait gallery. On this day in history, the 22nd july 1536 some sources state 23rd july, henry viiis illegitimate son, henry fitzroy, 1st duke of richmond and somerset, and the earl of nottingham, died at the age of 17. Mar 25, 2015 augustus henry fitzroy, third duke of grafton, was the last of those to enjoy relatively short periods as first lord of the treasury during the 1760s.
Thank you to sarah bryson for writing this article on henry fitzroy, 1st duke of richmond and somerset. His death was a huge blow for henry viii, not only because he. George henry fitzroy, 4th duke of grafton was born on 14 january 1760. Natural son of charles ii by barbara villiers, duchess of cleveland. He was killed in the storming of cork during the williamitejacobite war in 1690. Henry fitzroy, 12th duke of grafton net worth, salary.
Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of richmond and somerset the tudor. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton was born 2 september 1663 in whitehall palace, england, united kingdom to charles ii of england 16301685 and barbara villiers, 1st duchess of cleveland c16401709 and died 9 october 1690 at the siege of cork of battle wounds. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton 16631690, sailor and soldier. Charles fitzroy, 2nd duke of grafton pc 25 october 1683 6 may 1757 was an irish and english politician. Henry fitzroy, 12th duke of grafton wikipedia republished. His father was an illegitimate son of charles ii of england and barbara villiers, 1st duchess of cleveland. The current duke of grafton, his grace, henry fitzroy, inherited the title from his grandfather in 2011 and is styled the 12th duke of grafton. You can support us by purchasing something through our amazonurl, thanks.
Henry 5th duke of grafton fitzroy was born on february 10 1790, in southill, bedfordshire, england, to george henry 4th duke of grafton fitzroy, kg and lady charlotte maria countess of euston fitzroy. His short period of office was taken up with issues surrounding america. Grafton, augustus henry fitzroy, 3rd duke of 17351811. Henry, first duke of grafton was vice admiral of england and killed. Augustus henry fitzroy, duke of grafton was a colourful figure whose complex private life overshadowed his time as prime minister. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton wikimedia commons. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton isaac beckett famsf. Henry fitzroy, 1st duke of grafton 16631690 as a youth 851748. Grafton, henry fitzroy, duke of, 16631690 lc linked data.
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