NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Baron Clifton of Leighton Bromswold

The title Baron Clifton of Leighton Bromswold was created in the Peerage of England for Sir Gervase Clifton in 1608. The title passed through a few families of peers. It is held now by the Earl of Darnley. The Peerage of England comprises all peerages created in the Kingdom of England before the Act of Union in 1707. ... Events March 18 - Sissinios formally crowned Emperor of Ethiopia July 3 - Quebec City founded by Samuel de Champlain. ...

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