Charles Stourton, 8th Baron Stourton

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Charles Stourton, 8th Baron Stourton (c. 1520-1557) was the son of William Stourton.

He succeeded his father in 1548. The eighth Baron was executed on March 16, 1557 at Salisbury for murdering two men.

He had at least two sons:

  • John, became Baron in 1557.
  • Edward, became Baron in 1588.
Peerage of England
Preceded by
William Stourton		 Baron Stourton
1548–1557		 Succeeded by
John Stourton


[edit] References

  • Kidd, Charles and David Williamson (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1995 edition). London: St. Martin's Press, 1995.

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