England Lord of Worcester
The Lordship of Worcester
Worcester's lordship is deeply connected to the Church and Crown. St Wulfstan, the last Saxon bishop, was the only English bishop to retain his see after the Norman Conquest.
The Battle of Worcester in 1651 was the final battle of the Civil War, where Cromwell defeated Charles II. Charles escaped by hiding in the Royal Oak at Boscobel. Worcester's loyalty earned it the motto 'The City Faithful in War and Peace.'
The Marquessate of Worcester was held by the Somerset family, powerful Catholic nobles. The 1st Marquess spent his fortune defending Raglan Castle for Charles I. The Somersets were later created Dukes of Beaufort.
The Earldom was created in 1138, one of the earliest. Worcester Cathedral contains King John's tomb, the only English monarch buried there. Prince Arthur's tomb is also here.
The city's position on the Severn made it a vital trading centre throughout the medieval period.
Worcester and the Peerage
The Marquessate (Somerset family) was a subsidiary title of the Dukes of Beaufort. The Earldom dates from 1138.
Among the notable figures associated with Worcester, Marquess of Worcester was known for somerset family. St Wulfstan, last Saxon bishop, also left a significant mark on the area's history.
View the full Peerage Hierarchy ChartNotable Lords of Worcester
Charles II called Worcester 'my faithful city,' and Royal Oak Day on 29 May commemorates his escape by hiding in an oak tree.
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