Baron Grey of Powis

Not to be confused with Baron Powis.
Powis Castle, located in Powys, near the town of Welshpool was originally built c. 1200 as a fortress of the Welsh Princes of Powys. It used to be the residence of the Earl of Powis, it was given to the National Trust by the Herberts in 1952, known for its extensive attractive gardens. Photo taken by Alexander Forst-Rakoczy

The title Baron Grey of Powis (1482–1552)[1] was created for the great-grandson of Joan Charleton (c. 1400–1425), co-heiress and 6th Lady of Powis (Powys) and her husband, Sir John Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville (1384–1421) after the death of Joan's father, Edward Charleton, 5th Baron Cherleton (1370–1421) left the title in abeyance.[2][3]

After several generations of Lords Grey of Powis, Joan and John's great-grandson, John Grey, obtained the title "Baron Grey" by Barony Writ of Summons on 15 November 1482. The title passed into abeyance with the death of John Grey, 1st Baron Grey of Powis' grandson, Edward Grey.[2] Edward Grey, illegitimate son of Edward Grey, the last Baron Grey of Powis (died 1551), sold Powis to Sir Edward Herbert, son of William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke (1501–1570).[4][5]

  1. ^ Leeson, F; Parry, C (2003) [1984]. A Directory of British Peerages: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. p. 68. ISBN 0-8063-1121-5.
  2. ^ a b Burke, B. (1866). A Genealogical History of the Dormant, Abeyant, Forfeited, and Extinct Peerages of the British Empire. London. pp. 116, 250–251.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ Cruise, W (1827). A Digest of the Laws of England Respecting Real Property. Vol. 4. New York. p. 151.
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