Egerton family

This article is about the British aristocrats. For others, see Egerton (name) and Egerton (disambiguation).

Arms of the Egerton family: Argent, a lion rampant gules between three pheons sable[1]

The Egerton family (pronunciation: "edge-er-ton")[2] is a British aristocratic family. Over time, several members of the Egerton family were made Dukes, Earls, knights, baronets and peers. Hereditary titles held by the Egerton family include the dukedoms of Bridgewater (1720–1803) and Sutherland (since 1963), as well as the earldoms of Bridgewater (1617–1829), Wilton (1801–1999) and Egerton (1897–1909). Several other members of the family have also risen to prominence. The Egerton family motto is Virtuti non armis fido ("I put my faith in valour not arms").[3]

  1. ^ Debrett's Peerage, 1968, p.1077, ASIN: B00NISIWNI
  2. ^ "Taron Egerton's name is pronounced…". YouTube. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  3. ^ Dale, F. Latin Words, Phrases, Mottoes, Quotations in common English Usage. Ginn and Company Ltd. p. 26.