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Earl of Northumbria
noble title in England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Earl of Northumbria is a title in the ancient feudal nobility of England. It comes from the historic kingdom of Northumbria in northern England. This title is older than the Norman Conquest of England.
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Quick Facts Feudal earldom of Northumbria, Creation date ...
Feudal earldom of Northumbria | |
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![]() ![]() Paly of eight gold and gules | |
Creation date | 1006 |
Creation | ancient feudal nobility of England |
Created by | Ethelred the Unready |
First holder | Uhtred the Bold, 1st Earl of Northumbria |
Present holder | Kevin Norris, 17th Earl of Northumbria |
Remainder to | heirs and assigns whatsoever |
Status | extant |
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