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Jun 26, 2024 · Charles II did not retain it long. He gave it in 1675 to his illegitimate son Charles Lennox, whom he created at the same time Duke of Richmond, and from him it has descended in the direct male line to the present Duke of Richmond and Gordon.
2 days ago · Charles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) [c] was King of Scotland from 1649 until 1651 and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy until his death in 1685. Charles II was the eldest surviving child of Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland and Henrietta Maria of France.
Frances Teresa Stuart, duchess of Richmond and Lennox (born July 8, 1647—died Oct. 15, 1702) was a favourite mistress of Charles II of Great Britain. She also held the title of Duchess of Richmond and Lennox.
Jun 23, 2024 · Death: March 27, 1814 (82) Grosvenor Square, London, England (United Kingdom) Immediate Family: Daughter of Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond and Sarah Lennox, Duchess of Richmond. Wife of James FitzGerald, 1st Duke of Leinster and William Ogilvie.
3 days ago · When the English took over, they dubbed the island Richmond County, for the illegitimate son of Charles II, Charles Lennox Duke of Richmond.
4 days ago · Charles Lennox, first Duke of Richmond. 1694–1705: Sir George Rooke, admiral. 1699: Charles Beauclerk, first Duke of St. Albans. 1705–16: William Cadogan, later first Earl Cadogan, general. 1716–20: Charles Paulet or Powlett, Marquis of Winchester, later third Duke of Bolton. 1716–20
3 days ago · Bacon. Sir Thomas Bromley succeeded Bacon as Lord Keeper, but no direct evidence has been found that he lived at York House, though several of his letters among the State papers are dated from Charing Cross.
