Family History Connect | Female Peerages

Most of us know a bit about English titles: dukes, earls, barons etc.
But do you know the hierarchy of titles? What are the differences in
different parts of the UK? And how many women have been granted titles
in their own right instead of being given the courtesy title alongside
their husband's rank?

In this webinar, Patrice Connelly will go through the small
number of women who have been granted a title since Margaret of
Brotherton was made Countess of Norfolk in 1338, and Duchess of Norfolk in 1399, all in her own right! Scottish peerages will also be included.

By the end of the webinar, you'll understand the differences between English, Irish, Welsh and Scottish peerages, the hierarchies, those which are extinct or not, and the reasons the female peerages were handed out and to whom. They differ markedly!

This is a members only event that will take place via Zoom.

Bookings are essential for this session.

About the Family History Connect series:

Our 'members-only' series, Family History Connect, feature themed sessions focusing on particular areas of genealogical research.

Sessions are generally facilitated by one of the Society’s wonderful volunteers and this session will take place online.  These sessions are open to all current members of the Society. 

If you would like to facilitate a session, please get in touch with us via email.