Viscount Daventry

Summary

6th May 1943. Muriel Douglas-Pennant 1st Viscountess Daventry [aged 73] created.

8th July 1962. Son Robert Fitzroy 2nd Viscount Daventry [aged 69] succeeded.

1986. Nephew Francis Fitztroy Newdegate 3rd Viscount Daventry [aged 64] succeeded.

15th February 2000. Son James FitzRoy Newdegate 4th Viscount Daventry [aged 39] succeeded.

On 6th May 1943 Muriel Douglas-Pennant 1st Viscountess Daventry [aged 73] was created 1st Viscountess Daventry in recognition of her late husband Edward Fitzroy, former Speaker of the House of Commons. The creation being the last hereditary peerage created.

On 8th July 1962 Muriel Douglas-Pennant 1st Viscountess Daventry [aged 92] died. Her son Robert [aged 69] succeeded 2nd Viscount Daventry.

In 1986 Robert Fitzroy 2nd Viscount Daventry [aged 93] died. His nephew Francis [aged 64] succeeded 3rd Viscount Daventry.

On 15th February 2000 Francis Fitztroy Newdegate 3rd Viscount Daventry [aged 78] died. His son James [aged 39] succeeded 4th Viscount Daventry.