Edward Rich, 8th Earl of Warwick facts for kids
Edward Henry Rich (born in 1695, died in 1759) was an important person in English history. He held several special titles, including the 10th Baron Rich, the 8th Earl of Warwick, and the 5th Earl of Holland. He lived at a famous place called Holland House in Kensington, which is in Middlesex, England. As a peer, he was a member of the nobility, a group of people with high social rank and special privileges.
Who Was Edward Rich?
Edward Henry Rich was born in 1695. He belonged to a noble family that had held important titles for many years. These titles were passed down through generations.
His Family and Titles
Edward Rich became the head of his family's titles in 1721. This happened when his second cousin, also named Edward Rich (the 7th Earl of Warwick), passed away. When someone "succeeds" to a title, it means they officially take over that title and its responsibilities.
In 1712, Edward Rich married a woman named Mary Stanton. She passed away on November 7, 1769. Together, they had one daughter:
- Lady Charlotte Rich (who passed away on April 12, 1791). She was their only child and inherited everything from her parents.
What Happened to His Titles?
Edward Henry Rich passed away on September 7, 1759. He did not have any sons. In those times, noble titles like his usually had to be passed down to a male heir. Because he had no sons, all of his important titles, such as Baron Rich, Earl of Warwick, and Earl of Holland, became "extinct." This means they officially ended and could no longer be used by his family.
You can still see a monument dedicated to Edward Rich today. It is located in St Mary Abbots Church in Kensington, where he was buried.
Later that same year, another nobleman named Francis Greville asked King George II for the vacant title of Earl of Warwick. The King agreed, and Francis Greville became the new Earl of Warwick, starting a new line for that title.
