Baron Hussey

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Baron Hussey was a hereditary British title of nobility awarded three times in the Peerage of England .

Awards and history of the title

John Hussey, 1st Baron Hussey (third award)

The title was first created for Henry Hussey on June 23, 1295 , when he was appointed to Parliament by King Edward I's Writ of Summons . When his descendant, the 7th Baron, died on December 5, 1470, the title fell in Abeyance .

In the second award of the title on November 20, 1348 by Writ of Summons by King Edward III. created for John Hussey . Since he left no legitimate heirs, the title expired on his death on September 1, 1361.

In the third bestowal, the title was recreated on December 1, 1529 by Writ of Summons by King Henry VIII for Sir John Hussey , lord of Sleaford in Lincolnshire . His title is also called Baron Hussey of Sleaford to distinguish it from its predecessor of the same name, second award . In 1536 the baron was accused of participating in the Pilgrimage of Grace, accused of high treason in 1537 , ostracized and executed on August 27, 1537. The title was forfeited.

List of Barons Hussey

Barone Hussey, first bestowal (1295)

Barone Hussey, second bestowal (1348)

Barone Hussey, third bestowal (1529)

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