Leveson-Gower family

Original arms of the Leveson-Gower family: (Quarterly 1st & 4th barry of eight argent and gules a cross flory sable [Gower]; 2nd & 3rd: azure, three laurel leaves or [Leveson])[1]

Leveson-Gower (/ˈljuːsən ˈɡɔːr/ LEW-sən GOR), also Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, is the name of a powerful British noble family. Over time, several members of the Leveson-Gower family were made knights, baronets and peers. Hereditary titles held by the family include the dukedom of Sutherland, as well as the ancient earldom of Sutherland (created c. 1230) and the earldom of Granville (created 1833). Several other members of the family have also risen to prominence.

  1. ^ Page, William (1923). A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 2. London. pp. 172–187.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)