Earl Fortescue
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Earl Fortescue is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain that was created in 1789 for Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Baron Fortescue (1753–1841), a member of parliament for Beaumaris and Lord-Lieutenant of Devon.
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Creation date | 1789 |
Created by | George III |
Peerage | Peerage of Great Britain |
First holder | Hugh Fortescue, 3rd Baron Fortescue |
Present holder | Charles Fortescue, 8th Earl Fortescue |
Heir presumptive | John Fortescue |
Remainder to | Heirs male of the body |
Subsidiary titles | Viscount Ebrington Baron Fortescue of Castle Hill |
Seat(s) | Ebrington Manor |
Former seat(s) | Castle Hill |
Motto | Forte Scutum Salus Ducum ("A Strong Shield is the Salvation of Leaders")[1] |
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