Earl of Dublin

Earl of Dublin

Earl of Dublin is a title that has been created three times in British history.

It was created first on 22 October 1766 in the Peerage of Ireland for Prince Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn, younger brother of King George III. This title became extinct in 1790 upon the Duke's death. It was created again on 24 April 1799, again in the Peerage of Ireland, for Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, fourth son of George III. This title became extinct upon his death in 1820. It was created a final time on 17 January 1850 in the Peerage of the United Kingdom for Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, eldest son of Queen Victoria.

Earls of Dublin, first creation (1766)

*Prince Henry Frederick, 1st Earl of Dublin, Duke of Cumberland (1745–1790) (extinct)

Earls of Dublin, second creation (1799)

*Prince Edward Augustus, 1st Earl of Dublin, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767–1820) (extinct)

Earls of Dublin, third creation (1850)

*Prince Albert Edward, 1st Earl of Dublin, Prince of Wales (1841–1910) (merged with the Crown in 1901)

ee also

*Marquess of Dublin
*Kings of Dublin


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