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Earl of Darnley

The Earldom of Darnley has been created in both the Peerage of Scotland and the Peerage of Ireland. In the Peerage of Scotland, the Earldom has been twice created, each time along with the Dukedom of Lennox. (See that page for more information on the Scottish creations.)

In Ireland, the title was created in 1725 for John Bligh. The Earl's other titles are: Viscount Darnley of Athboy (created 1723; Peerage of Ireland), Baron Clifton of Leighton Bromswold (created 1608; Peerage of England) and Baron Clifton of Rathmore (created 1721; Peerage of Ireland). The last one is - as Lord instead of Baron - the courtesy title of the earl's eldest son.

Earls of Darnley (1725)

Heir Apparent: his son Ivo Donald Bligh, Lord Clifton of Rathmore (b. 1968

Last updated: 10-29-2005 02:13:46