Earl of Leicester
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This article is about the title of nobility. For the band, see The Earls of Leicester (band).
Earl of Leicester is a title that has been created seven times. The first title was granted during the 12th century in the Peerage of England. The current title is in the Peerage of the United Kingdom and was created in 1837.
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Earldom of Leicester | |
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Creation date | 12 August 1837 |
Creation | Seventh |
Created by | Queen Victoria |
Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
First holder | Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester (seventh creation) |
Present holder | Thomas Coke, 8th Earl of Leicester |
Heir apparent | Edward Coke, Viscount Coke |
Remainder to | the 1st Earl’s heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
Subsidiary titles | Viscount Coke |
Status | Extant |
Seat(s) | Holkham Hall |
Motto | PRUDENS QUI PATIENS ("He is prudent who is patient") |
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