Charles Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby of Parham (died 1603) was the only son of William Willoughby, 1st Baron Willoughby of Parham and Elizabeth Heneage.[1]
Charles Willoughby was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford being under 14 years old in 1551[2]. He succeeded to the title and the hereditary peerage and seat in the House of Lords, the upper house of Parliament 30 July 1570 on his father's death. Charles Willoughby married Lady Margaret Clinton (born c. 1539), third daughter of Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln and Elizabeth Blount[1]. Lady Margaret Clinton was a descendant of Edward I, King of England[3].
Charles Willoughby had five children and outlived his son William and on his death in 1603 the title passed to his grandson William, son of his eldest son of the same name.[1] The younger William, son of William became the 3rd Baron Willoughby of Parham.
The title remained within line of male heirs of 3rd Baron Willoughby of Parham up to Charles, the 10th Baron Willoughby who died without issue 9 December 1679.[1]
Charles Willoughby left his estate to his niece Elizabeth, who had married James Bertie, 1st Earl of Abingdon, ancestor of the present Earl of Abingdon[1][4].
| Peerage of England | ||
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| Preceded by William Willoughby |
Baron Willoughby of Parham 1570–1603 |
Succeeded by William Willoughby |