Earl of Huntingdon - Earls of Huntingdon; Sixth Creation (1479)

Earls of Huntingdon; Sixth Creation (1479)

  • William Herbert (1451–1491) (created Earl in compensation for surrendering Earldom of Pembroke to the king)

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