Baron Seymour of Trowbridge explained

Baron Seymour of Trowbridge was a title in the Peerage of England. It was created on 19 February 1641 for Francis Seymour, a younger son of Edward Seymour, Lord Beauchamp, for his support of Charles I in Parliament. It became a subsidiary title of the Duke of Somerset in 1675, and became extinct on the death of Algernon Seymour, 7th Duke of Somerset in 1750.^[1] The dukedom reverted to the elder line, the 6th baronet of Berry Pomeroy becoming 8th duke of Somerset.^[2]

Barons Seymour of Trowbridge (1641)

• Francis Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Trowbridge (c.1590 - 1664)
• Charles Seymour, 2nd Baron Seymour of Trowbridge (c.1621 - 1665)
• Francis Seymour, 5th Duke of Somerset and 3rd Baron Seymour of Trowbridge (1658 - 1678)^[1]

For further holders, see Duke of Somerset until 1750.

Notes and References

1. Somerset, Earls and Dukes of . 25 . 385–386.
2. Seymour (family) . 24 . 754.