The title Earl Brooke was created in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1746 for Francis Greville, who already held the title Baron Brooke, of Beauchamp's Court in the County of Warwick (created 1621). In 1759, the 1st Earl Brooke was created Earl of Warwick, and since then the Earls Brooke have been known by that title rather than the more senior Earldom of Brooke. This creation was the fourth creation of the Earldom of Warwick; earlier that year, the third creation ended in extinction. The Earldom of Warwick and Warwick Castle were therefore united under one holder for the first time in centuries.
The title Earl Brooke was created in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1746 for Francis Greville, who already held the title BaronBrooke, of Beauchamp's Court in the County of Warwick (created 1621).
In 1759, the 1st Earl Brooke was created Earl of Warwick, and since then the Earls Brooke have been known by that title rather than the more senior Earldom of Brooke.
The Heir Apparent is Charles Fulke Chester Greville, Lord Brooke (b.
Sir Fulke Greville, 1st BaronBrooke (October 3, 1554-September 30, 1628) was a minor Elizabethan poet, dramatist, and statesman.
Born at Beauchamp Court, Warwickshire, and educated at Shrewsbury School and Jesus College, Cambridge, he was a friend and contemporary of Sir Philip Sidney at Shrewsbury, enrolling on the same day.
He was also 5th Baron Willoughby de Broke, which he inherited from his father in 1606.
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