Baron Nugent facts for kids

A Baron is a noble title, one of the oldest in the United Kingdom. It's a special rank given by a king or queen. The title of Baron Nugent has been created three different times. Each time, the title was given to a different person or family. All three of these titles no longer exist today, meaning they are "extinct."

The first time the title was created was in 1767. This was part of the Peerage of Ireland, which means it was a noble title recognized in Ireland. The second creation was also in the Peerage of Ireland in 1800. The third and final creation happened in 1960, as part of the Peerage of the United Kingdom.

Baron Nugent: First Creation (1767)

The first time the title of Baron Nugent was created was in 1767. It was given to a man named Robert Craggs-Nugent. At the same time, he also received another title, Viscount Clare. A few years later, in 1776, he was given an even higher title: Earl Nugent. This first creation of Baron Nugent became extinct when he died. You can learn more about his other titles by looking at Earl Nugent and Viscount Cobham.

Baron Nugent: Second Creation (1800)

The second time the title of Baron Nugent was created was in 1800. This time, it was given to a woman named Mary, Marchioness of Buckingham. She was the daughter of the first Earl Nugent. Her full title was Baroness Nugent, of Carlanstown. This part of the title, "of Carlanstown," just tells you where the title was linked to.

The title was created with a special rule. It was set up so that it would pass to her second son, Lord George Nugent-Grenville, after her death. This is called a "special remainder." When Mary died in 1812, her son Lord George became the second Baron Nugent. The title became extinct when he passed away in 1850, as he had no children to inherit it.

• Mary Elizabeth Nugent, Marchioness of Buckingham and 1st Baroness Nugent (died 1812)
• George Nugent-Grenville, 2nd Baron Nugent (1789–1850)

Baron Nugent: Third Creation (1960)

The third and final time the title of Baron Nugent was created was on August 22, 1960. This creation was part of the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was given to Terence Nugent. His full title was Baron Nugent, of West Harling. This means his title was connected to West Harling in Norfolk. This title also became extinct when Terence Nugent died in 1973, as there were no heirs to take it on.

• Terence Edmund Gascoigne Nugent, 1st Baron Nugent (1895–1973)

See also

• Earl Nugent
• Viscount Cobham
• Baron Nugent of Riverston
• Baron Nugent of Guildford