Marquess of Northampton
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Marquess of Northampton is a title that has been created twice, firstly in the Peerage of England, then secondly in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The current holder of this title is Spencer Compt
Castle Ashby House in Northamptonshire
William Compton, 1st Earl of Northampton, KG, known as 2nd Baron Compton from 1589 to 1618, was an English nobleman, peer, and politician.
Marquess of Northampton
…This title was in the Peerage of England. Lord Compton was later one of the peers at the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots. He was succeeded by his son, the second Baron, the later first Earl. He served as Lord President of the Marches and of the Dominion of Wales and was also Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire. In 1618…
Portrait miniature of Sir William Compton as Baron Compton, c. 1600, by an unknown artist.
Order of Garter Insignia belonging to William Compton, 1st Earl of Northampton, now in the British Museum (1628-29)