William Craven, 2nd Baron Craven

William Craven, 2nd Baron Craven (24 October 1668 9 October 1711) was an English nobleman.

He was born in the old house at Benham Park at Speen in Berkshire, the son of Sir William Craven, a grandson of a cousin of William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven. He was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire in 1702, a position he held until his death in 1711. His main residence was Coombe Abbey, near Coventry in Warwickshire.

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    Honorary titles
    Preceded by
    The Earl of Abingdon
    Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire
    17021711
    Succeeded by
    The Duke of Northumberland
    Peerage of England
    Preceded by
    William Craven
    Baron Craven
    16971711
    Succeeded by
    William Craven
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