The title of Earl Fitzhardinge was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1841. It became extinct upon the death of the 1st Earl in 1857. The Earl also bore the title of Baron Segrave of Berkeley Castle (1831).
Earls Fitzhardinge
William Fitzhardinge Berkeley, 1st Earl Fitzhardinge (1786-1857)
His successor William was created Viscount Berkeley in 1481, Earl of Nottingham in 1483, and Marquess of Berkeley in 1488, all of which became extinct at his death.
The ninth Baron was created Earl of Berkeley, and the earldom and barony remained united until the death of the sixth Earl.
Earls of Berkeley (after 1882, continuing the creation of 1679)