Lowther Baronets

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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.

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.

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.

The third creation was for William Lowther of Marske-by-the-Sea. 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 1756.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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[edit] Baronets, of Lowther (circa 1638)

[edit] Baronets, of Whitehaven (1642)

[edit] Baronets, of Marske (1697)

[edit] Baronets, of Swillington (1715)

[edit] Baronets, of Little Preston (1764)

for later holders, see Earl of Lonsdale

[edit] Baronets, of Swillington (1824)

The heir apparent to the baronetcy is the 6th Baronet's son, Patrick William Lowther (b. 1977).

[edit] Baronets, of Belgrave Square (1914)

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

[edit] See also

[edit] References

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