Curzon family facts for kids

The House of Curzon is a very old and famous English family. They have been around since the 1200s! Over many centuries, members of this family have held important titles like Earl Howe and Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. These titles are often passed down through generations.

A Look Back: Curzon Family History

The Curzon family has a long and interesting history. In 1759, a man named Nathaniel Curzon asked for a grand house to be built. A famous architect named Robert Adam designed it.

Important Family Members

One very important member of the family was George Nathaniel Curzon. He was the first Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. He was also the first son of the 4th Baron Scarsdale.

Another notable person was the second Baroness Ravensdale, who lived from 1896 to 1966. Sir Nicholas Mosley became the 3rd Baron Ravensdale. His mother, Cynthia Blanche Mosley, was a daughter of George Curzon.

The title of Earl Howe was held by several Curzon family members.

• The first Earl Howe was Richard William Curzon-Howe (1796–1870).
• The second was George Frederick Curzon-Howe (1821–1876).
• The third was Richard William Curzon-Howe (1822–1900).
• Later Earls Howe included Richard George Curzon (1861–1929) and Francis Penn Curzon (1884–1964).

Kedleston Hall: The Family Home

One of the most important places connected to the Curzon family is Kedleston Hall. This large estate is located in Derbyshire, about six kilometers northwest of Derby. It has been the main home, or "family seat," for the Curzons for a long time.

Kedleston Hall was a very expensive property to keep up. After Richard Curzon passed away, his cousin, Francis Curzon, had to give the estate to the state to help pay off debts. This helped make sure the hall could be preserved.

The Curzon Name Today

You can still find the Curzon name in many places today!

Places Named After the Curzons

• Curzon Street: Many people think this street in London was named after Mr. George Howe. However, it was actually named after another member of the Curzon family.
• Curzon Avenue: This street is located in North West London, in the Northwich area.
• Curzon Park: There are a few parks with this name.
  • One is in Chester.
  • Another is Curzon Park Abbey, which is a monastery for nuns.
  • There is also Roker Curzon Park in Sunderland.

Curzon Ashton F.C.

A soccer club called Curzon Ashton F.C. is located in Ashton-under-Lyne. The club's history is linked to the Curzon family, as several family members were involved in its activities.

The Roper-Curzon Family

In 1788, Henry Francis Roper decided to combine his family name with his cousin John Barnewall Curzon's name. This created the Roper-Curzon family. To this day, some of their descendants still use the name Roper-Curzon. Famous members include Harry Roper-Curzon, John Roper-Curzon, and David Roper-Curzon.

Family Motto

The Curzon family has a special motto: "Let Curzon hold what Curzon held." This saying was also used as an alternative to their family's coat of arms. It means that the Curzon family should keep what they have always owned or been in charge of.