Marquess of Bath
Title in the Peerage of Great Britain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marquess of Bath is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1789 for Thomas Thynne, 3rd Viscount Weymouth. The Marquess holds the subsidiary titles Baron Thynne, of Warminster in the County of Wiltshire, and Viscount Weymouth, both created in 1682 in the Peerage of England. He is also a baronet in the Baronetage of England.
For the earlier title, see Earl of Bath.
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Marquessate of Bath | |
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Creation date | 18 August 1789 |
Created by | King George III |
Peerage | Peerage of Great Britain |
First holder | Thomas Thynne, 3rd Viscount Weymouth |
Present holder | Ceawlin Thynn, 8th Marquess of Bath |
Heir apparent | John Thynn, Viscount Weymouth |
Remainder to | The 1st Marquess' heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
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Status | Extant |
Seat(s) | Longleat |
Motto | J'AY BONNE CAUSE (I have good reason) |
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