England Lord of Lichfield
The Lordship of Lichfield
Lichfield's lordship centres on its three-spired cathedral, unique in England. The bishopric was created in 669 AD by St Chad. The Bishop wielded substantial authority over the cathedral close.
The Earldom was created in 1831 for Thomas Anson of Shugborough Hall. Admiral George Anson circumnavigated the globe in the 1740s and captured a Spanish treasure galleon worth hundreds of millions.
Lichfield suffered in the Civil War, changing hands three times. The central spire was destroyed by Parliamentary artillery. Samuel Johnson, born here in 1709, famously rejected Lord Chesterfield's patronage.
The 5th Earl, Patrick Lichfield, was the official photographer for the 1981 royal wedding, combining ancestral title with modern profession.
Lichfield and the Peerage
The Earldom (Anson family, 1831) continues at Shugborough. The 5th Earl was photographer Patrick Lichfield.
Among the notable figures associated with Lichfield, Earl of Lichfield was known for anson family. Admiral George Anson, circumnavigator, also left a significant mark on the area's history.
View the full Peerage Hierarchy ChartNotable Lords of Lichfield
Patrick Lichfield, 5th Earl, was the official photographer for the 1981 royal wedding, combining ancestral title with a modern profession.
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