There have been seven creations of baronetcies for members of the Lowther family. Two are still in existence: the creation of 1764, held by the Earl of Lonsdale, and the creation of 1824. A baronet (traditional abbreviation Bart, modern abbreviation Bt) is the holder of a title, similar to a knighthood except that it is hereditary, known as a baronetcy. ... 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The title of Earl of Lonsdale has been created twice - first in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1784 (becoming extinct in 1802), and then in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1807, both times for members of the Lowther family. ... 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

The first creation was for Sir John Lowther, of Lowther, who was created a baronet in about 1638. His eldest son, John Lowther of Hackthorpe, had died in 1667, so the first baronet was succeeded by his grandson at his death in 1675. Sir John Lowther, 2nd Baronet, was created Viscount Lonsdale and Baron Lowther in 1696. These titles became extinct on the death of his son Henry, 3rd Viscount, in 1751, while the baronetcy passed to Henry's second cousin James, son of Robert Lowther, a former Governor of Barbados. Sir James, 5th Baronet, was created Earl of Lonsdale in 1784 and Viscount Lowther in 1797. He died in 1802, when the Earldom and the Baronetcy became extinct. Events March 29 - Swedish colonists establish first settlement in Delaware, called New Sweden. ... Events January 20 - Poland cedes Kyiv, Smolensk, and eastern Ukraine to Russia in the Treaty of Andrusovo that put a final end to the Deluge, and Poland lost its status as a Central European power. ... Events January 5 - The Battle of Turckeim August 10 - Building of the Royal Greenwich Observatory began November 11 - Guru Gobind Singh becomes the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs. ... The year 1696 had the earliest equinoxes and solstices for 400 years in the Gregorian calendar, because this year is a leap year and the Gregorian calendar would have behaved like the Julian calendar since March 1500 had it have been in use that long. ... Events Adam Smith is appointed professor of logic at the University of Glasgow March 31 - The future King George III of the United Kingdom succeeds his father as Prince of Wales. ... This page contains a list of Governors-General of Barbados. ... The title of Earl of Lonsdale has been created twice - first in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1784 (becoming extinct in 1802), and then in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1807, both times for members of the Lowther family. ... 1784 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The title of Earl of Lonsdale has been created twice - first in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1784 (becoming extinct in 1802), and then in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1807, both times for members of the Lowther family. ... 1797 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1802 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

The second creation was for Christopher Lowther of Whitehaven, a younger brother of Sir John Lowther of Lowther, 1st Baronet. He was created a baronet in 1642. The title became extinct on the death of his grandson Sir James, 4th Baronet, in 1755. Whitehaven is the home of the Borough Council of Copeland, part of the County of Cumbria. ... Events January 4 - Charles I attempts to arrest five leading members of the Long Parliament, but they escape. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

The third creation was for William Lowther of Marske. He was the son of Anthony Lowther of Marske, a first cousin of Sir John Lowther of Lowther, 1st Baronet. William was created a baronet in 1697. The baronetcy became extinct on the death of his grandson Sir William, 3rd Baronet, in 1753. Events September 20 - The Treaty of Ryswick December 2 – St Pauls Cathedral opened in London Peter the Great travels in Europe officially incognito as artilleryman Pjotr Mikhailov Use of palanquins increases in Europe Christopher Polhem starts Swedens first technical school. ... 1753 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

The fourth creation was for William Lowther of Swillington. He was a grandson of Sir William Lowther of Swillington, who was a younger brother of Sir John Lowther of Lowther, 1st Baronet, and of Sir Christopher Lowther of Whitehaven, 1st Baronet. William was created a baronet in 1715. The title became extinct on the death of his son Sir William, 2nd Baronet, in 1763. Events September 1 - King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years, leaving the throne of his exhausted and indebted country to his great-grandson Louis XV. Regent for the new, five years old monarch is Philippe dOrléans, nephew of Louis XIV. September - First of the... 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

The fifth creation was for William Lowther of Little Preston. He was a son of Christopher Lowther of Little Preston, a younger brother of Sir William Lowther of Swillington, 1st Baronet. He was created a baronet in 1764. In 1802, his son Sir William, 2nd Baronet, succeeded his third cousin once removed, James, 1st Earl of Lonsdale (and 5th Baronet of the first creation) as 2nd Viscount Lowther under a special remainder in the patent of creation. He was further created Earl of Lonsdale in 1807. The titles remain extant. 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1802 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

The sixth creation was for John Lowther of Swillington, a younger brother of sir William, 2nd Baronet, 2nd Viscount Lowther and 1st Earl of Lonsdale. He was created a baronet in 1824. This title also remains extant. 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

The seventh and (as of 2005) final creation was for Gerard Augustus Lowther, a diplomat who had been British Ambassador at Constantinople. His father William Lowther was a younger brother of the 3rd Earl of Lonsdale and a grandson of the 1st Earl. He was created a baronet in 1914, but the title became extinct on his death in 1916. His elder brother James was created Viscount Ullswater in 1921. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Map of Constantinople. ... 1914 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... Viscount Ullswater is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. ... 1921 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Baronets, of Lowther (circa 1638)

• Sir John Lowther, 1st Baronet (1605-1675)
• Sir John Lowther, 2nd Baronet (1655-1700), created Viscount Lonsdale in 1696
• Sir Richard Lowther, 3rd Baronet, 2nd Viscount Lonsdale (1692-1713)
• Sir Henry Lowther, 4th Baronet, 3rd Viscount Lonsdale (1694-1751)
• Sir James Lowther, 5th Baronet (1736-1802), created Earl of Lonsdale in 1784

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Baronets, of Whitehaven (1642)

• Sir Christopher Lowther, 1st Baronet (d. 1644)
• Sir John Lowther, 2nd Baronet (1643-1706)
• Sir Christopher Lowther, 3rd Baronet (1666-1731)
• Sir James Lowther, 4th Baronet (1673-1755)

Events January 4 - Charles I attempts to arrest five leading members of the Long Parliament, but they escape. ... Events February to August - Explorer Abel Tasmans second expedition for the Dutch East India Company maps the north coast of Australia. ... Events January 21 - Abel Tasman discovers Tonga February 6 - Abel Tasman discovers the Fiji islands. ... Events May 23 - Battle of Ramillies November 5 - The Dublin Gazette publishes its first edition. ... Events September 2 - Great Fire of London: A large fire breaks out in London in the house of Charles IIs baker on Pudding Lane near London Bridge. ... Events 10 Downing Street becomes the official residence of the United Kingdoms Prime Minister when Robert Walpole moves in. ... Events The English Test Act was passed. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Baronets, of Marske (1697)

• Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet (1670-1705)
• Sir Thomas Lowther, 2nd Baronet (d. 1715)
• Sir William Lowther, 3rd Baronet (1727-1753)

Events September 20 - The Treaty of Ryswick December 2 – St Pauls Cathedral opened in London Peter the Great travels in Europe officially incognito as artilleryman Pjotr Mikhailov Use of palanquins increases in Europe Christopher Polhem starts Swedens first technical school. ... 1670 was a common year beginning on a Saturday in countries using the Julian calendar and a Wednesday in countries using the Gregorian calendar. ... Events Construction begins on Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire, England. ... Events September 1 - King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years, leaving the throne of his exhausted and indebted country to his great-grandson Louis XV. Regent for the new, five years old monarch is Philippe dOrléans, nephew of Louis XIV. September - First of the... Events June 11 - George, Prince of Wales becomes King George II of Great Britain. ... 1753 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Baronets, of Swillington (1715)

• Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet (1663-1729)
• Sir William Lowther, 2nd Baronet (d. 1763)

Events September 1 - King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years, leaving the throne of his exhausted and indebted country to his great-grandson Louis XV. Regent for the new, five years old monarch is Philippe dOrléans, nephew of Louis XIV. September - First of the... Events Prix de Rome scholarship established for students of the arts. ... Events July 30 - Baltimore, Maryland is founded. ... 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Baronets, of Little Preston (1764)

• Sir William Lowther, 1st Baronet (1707-1788)
• Sir William Lowther, 2nd Baronet (1757-1844), succeeded as 2nd Viscount Lowther in 1802 and created Earl of Lonsdale in 1807

for later holders, see Earl of Lonsdale 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Events January 1 - John V is crowned King of Portugal March 26 - The Act of Union becomes law, making the separate Kingdoms of England and Scotland into one country, the Kingdom of Great Britain. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1757 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The title of Earl of Lonsdale has been created twice - first in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1784 (becoming extinct in 1802), and then in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1807, both times for members of the Lowther family. ...

Baronets, of Swillington (1824)

• Sir John Lowther, 1st Baronet (1759-1844)
• Sir John Henry Lowther, 2nd Baronet (1793-1868)
• Sir Charles Hugh Lowther, 3rd Baronet (1803-1894)
• Sir Charles Bingham Lowther, 4th Baronet (1880-1949)
• Sir William Guy Lowther, 5th Baronet (1912-1982)
• Sir Charles Douglas Lowther, 6th Baronet (b. 1946)

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Baronets, of Belgrave Square (1914)

• Sir Gerard Augustus Lowther, 1st Baronet (1858-1916)

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