Viscount Norwich
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Viscount Norwich, of Aldwick in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1952 for the Conservative politician, author and former Ambassador to France Sir Duff Cooper. As of 2006 the title is held by his son, the second Viscount. He is a well-known historian, travel writer and television personality.
The author Artemis Cooper is the daughter of the second Viscount Norwich.
[edit] Viscounts Norwich (1952)
- Alfred Duff Cooper, 1st Viscount Norwich (1890-1954)
- John Julius Cooper, 2nd Viscount Norwich (b. 1929)
The Heir Apparent is the present holder's son Hon. Jason Charles Duff Bede Cooper (b. 1959)
There are no other heirs to the Viscountcy.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page