The title Baron Norreys of Rycote has been created in the Peerage of England, by writ(?). The creation was for Henry Norris in 1572. The 2nd Baron Norreys was created Viscount Thame and Earl of Berkshire, both titles became extinct on his death. After two female heirs in the 17th century, the barony of Norreys went to the family of Bertie, and its holder, the 5th Baron Norreys became Earl of Abingdon in 1682. Since that time, the barony Norreys of Rycote has been a subsidiary title of the Earls of Abingdon, who have become Earls of Lindsey in the 20th century. The title of Earl of Berkshire was created in the Peerage of England for the first time in 1621 for Francis Norris, Lord Norris of Rycote. ... The title of Earl of Abingdon was created in the Peerage of England in 1682. ...
James Bertie, 5th Baron Norreys (1653-1699) (became 1st Earl of Abingdon in 1682)
For further Barons Norreys of Rycote, see Earl of Abingdon. Events January 16 - The Duke of Norfolk is tried for treason for his part in the Ridolfi plot to restore Catholicism in England. ... Events January January 1 - Scotland adopts January 1st as being New Years Day February February 17 - Giordano Bruno burned in a stake for heresy July July 2 - Battle of Nieuwpoort: Dutch forces under Maurice of Nassau defeat Spanish forces under Archduke Albert in a battle on the coastal dunes. ... Events January 6 - The Union of Atrecht united the southern Netherlands under the Duke of Parma, governor in the name of king Philip II of Spain. ... Events January 1 - In the Gregorian calendar, January 1 is declared as the first day of the year, instead of March 25. ... Events January 10 - Archbishop Laud executed on Tower Hill. ... Events A Dutch ship makes the first recorded sighting of the coast of South Australia. ... Events January 8 - Miles Sindercombe, would-be-assassin of Oliver Cromwell, and his group are captured in London February - Admiral Robert Blake defeats the Spanish West Indian Fleet in a battle over the seizure of Jamaica. ... Events February 2 - New Amsterdam (later renamed New York City) is incorporated. ... Events January 26 - Treaty of Karlowitz signed March 30 - the tenth Sikh Master, Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa. ... Events March 11 – Chelsea hospital for soldiers is founded in England May 6 - Louis XIV of France moves his court to Versailles. ... The title of Earl of Abingdon was created in the Peerage of England in 1682. ...
References
[1] (http://www.thepeerage.com) and [2] (http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/)
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