SettingsHigh Sheriffs of Berkshire
Alexander Henderson, 1st Baron Faringdon
Alexander Henderson, 1st Baron Faringdon, CH, known as Sír Alexander Henderson, 1st Baronet, from 1902 to 1916, was a British financier and Liberal Unionist Member of Parliament.
Alexander Henderson, 1st Baron Faringdon, CH, known as Sír Alexander Henderson, 1st Baronet, from 1902 to 1916, was a British financier and Liberal Unionist Member of Parliament.
Alfred Palmer
Alfred Palmer (1852-cir 1936) was a member of the Palmer family, proprietors of the Huntley & Palmers biscuit manufacturers of Reading in England.
Alfred Palmer (1852-cir 1936) was a member of the Palmer family, proprietors of the Huntley & Palmers biscuit manufacturers of Reading in England.
Archibald Weigall
Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Ernest George Archibald Weigall, 1st Baronet KCMG (8 December 1874 – 3 June 1952) was a British Conservative politician who was Governor of South Australia from 9 ...
Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Ernest George Archibald Weigall, 1st Baronet KCMG (8 December 1874 – 3 June 1952) was a British Conservative politician who was Governor of South Australia from 9 ...
Aubrey de Vere I
Aubrey (Albericus) de Vere (died circa 1112) was a tenant-in-chief of William the Conqueror in 1086 and also vassal to Geoffrey de Montbray, bishop of Coutances and to Count Alan, lo...
Aubrey (Albericus) de Vere (died circa 1112) was a tenant-in-chief of William the Conqueror in 1086 and also vassal to Geoffrey de Montbray, bishop of Coutances and to Count Alan, lo...
Bartholomew Tipping IV
Bartholomew Tipping (1648–1718) was the High Sheriff of Berkshire in England.
Bartholomew Tipping (1648–1718) was the High Sheriff of Berkshire in England.
Bartholomew Tipping VII
Bartholomew Tipping (1735–1798) was the High Sheriff of Berkshire in England.
Bartholomew Tipping (1735–1798) was the High Sheriff of Berkshire in England.
Edmund Dunch (Elizabethan)
Sir Edmund Dunch,, was an English MP and High Sheriff.
Sir Edmund Dunch,, was an English MP and High Sheriff.
Edmund Dunch (Roundhead)
Edmund Dunch was an English Member of Parliament who supported the Parliamentary cause before and during the English Civil War.
Edmund Dunch was an English Member of Parliament who supported the Parliamentary cause before and during the English Civil War.
Edward Unton (high sheriff)
Sir Edward Unton (1534 - 16 Sep 1582) was an English politician, high sheriff and Knight of the Bath.
Sir Edward Unton (1534 - 16 Sep 1582) was an English politician, high sheriff and Knight of the Bath.
Edward William Terrick Hamilton
Edward William Terrick Hamilton was a British businessman and politician who spent fifteen years as a pastorialist in New South Wales.
Edward William Terrick Hamilton was a British businessman and politician who spent fifteen years as a pastorialist in New South Wales.
Engelard de Cigogné
Engelard de Cigogné was a 13th century Norman French-born administrator serving King John of England.
Engelard de Cigogné was a 13th century Norman French-born administrator serving King John of England.
F. C. Ricardo
Colonel Francis Cecil Ricardo CVO CBE (3 July 1852–17 June 1924) was a British soldier.
Colonel Francis Cecil Ricardo CVO CBE (3 July 1852–17 June 1924) was a British soldier.
Francis Englefield
Sir Francis Englefield (c. 1520–1596) was an English Roman Catholic politician.
Sir Francis Englefield (c. 1520–1596) was an English Roman Catholic politician.
George Stonhouse
Sir George Stonhouse, 3rd Baronet was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1644 and from 1660 to 1675.
Sir George Stonhouse, 3rd Baronet was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1644 and from 1660 to 1675.
Godric the Sheriff
Godric was the Anglo Saxon sheriff of Buckinghamshire and Berkshire in the 11th century prior to the Norman Conquest.
Godric was the Anglo Saxon sheriff of Buckinghamshire and Berkshire in the 11th century prior to the Norman Conquest.
Gordon Palmer
Colonel Sir Gordon William Nottage Palmer, KCVO, OBE, TD (1918–1989) was Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire from 1978, High Sheriff of Berkshire, 1965, and Chairman of Huntley and Palmer Foods, Readin...
Colonel Sir Gordon William Nottage Palmer, KCVO, OBE, TD (1918–1989) was Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire from 1978, High Sheriff of Berkshire, 1965, and Chairman of Huntley and Palmer Foods, Readin...
Henry Benyon
Sir Henry Arthur Benyon, 1st Baronet JP (1884 – 1959) was the immediate post-War Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire.
Sir Henry Arthur Benyon, 1st Baronet JP (1884 – 1959) was the immediate post-War Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire.
Henry de Ferrers
Henry de Ferrers (also known as Henri de Ferrières) was a Norman soldier from a noble family who took part in the conquest of England and is believed to have fought at the Battle of Hastin...
Henry de Ferrers (also known as Henri de Ferrières) was a Norman soldier from a noble family who took part in the conquest of England and is believed to have fought at the Battle of Hastin...
Henry Neville (Gentleman of the Privy Chamber)
Sir Henry Neville was Gentleman of the Privy chamber to King Edward VI.
Sir Henry Neville was Gentleman of the Privy chamber to King Edward VI.
Henry Neville (politician)
Sir Henry Neville (1564 – 10 July 1615) was an English courtier, politician and diplomat.
Sir Henry Neville (1564 – 10 July 1615) was an English courtier, politician and diplomat.
Henry Norris, 1st Baron Norreys
Henry Norris (or Norreys), Baron Norris (15257 May 1601) belonged to an old Berkshire family, many members of which had held positions at the English court.
Henry Norris (or Norreys), Baron Norris (15257 May 1601) belonged to an old Berkshire family, many members of which had held positions at the English court.
High Sheriff of Berkshire
The High Sheriff of Berkshire, in common with other counties, was originally the King's representative on taxation upholding the law in Saxon times.
The High Sheriff of Berkshire, in common with other counties, was originally the King's representative on taxation upholding the law in Saxon times.
Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent
Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent was Earl of Kent, Justiciar of England and Ireland, and one of the most influential men in England during the reigns of John and Henry III.
Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent was Earl of Kent, Justiciar of England and Ireland, and one of the most influential men in England during the reigns of John and Henry III.
Hugh de Bocland
Hugh de Bocland or Hugh of Buckland, was sheriff of Berkshire and several other counties.
Hugh de Bocland or Hugh of Buckland, was sheriff of Berkshire and several other counties.
Hugh le Despenser I
Sir Hugh le Despenser (died 1238) was a wealthy landowner in the East Midlands of England, and served as High Sheriff of Berkshire.
Sir Hugh le Despenser (died 1238) was a wealthy landowner in the East Midlands of England, and served as High Sheriff of Berkshire.
Humphrey Forster (politician)
Sir Humphrey Forster was an English politician and high sheriff.
Sir Humphrey Forster was an English politician and high sheriff.
John Fettiplace (Berkshire MP)
John Fettiplace was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1626 and 1644.
John Fettiplace was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1626 and 1644.
John Fettiplace (politician died 1580)
John Fettiplace was an English politician and landed gentleman during the Tudor period.
John Fettiplace was an English politician and landed gentleman during the Tudor period.
John Fettiplace (politician died 1658)
John Fettiplace was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1626 and 1644.
John Fettiplace was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1626 and 1644.
John Hippisley
Sir John Coxe Hippisley, 1st Baronet, was a British diplomat and politician who pursued an ‘unflagging, though wholly unsuccessful, quest for office’ which led King George III of Great Britain t...
Sir John Coxe Hippisley, 1st Baronet, was a British diplomat and politician who pursued an ‘unflagging, though wholly unsuccessful, quest for office’ which led King George III of Great Britain t...
John Norreys (Keeper of the Wardrobe)
Sir John Norreys (c. 1400 – 1 September 1466) was a high ranking Lancastrian, and the head of the branch of the Norreys family who became prominent under the reign of the House of Tudor.
Sir John Norreys (c. 1400 – 1 September 1466) was a high ranking Lancastrian, and the head of the branch of the Norreys family who became prominent under the reign of the House of Tudor.
John Ronald Henderson
Major John Ronald Henderson, CVO, MBE, JP was an English soldier and Aide-de-camp to Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.
Major John Ronald Henderson, CVO, MBE, JP was an English soldier and Aide-de-camp to Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.
John Southby
John Southby (1594-1683) was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1654 to 1656.
John Southby (1594-1683) was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1654 to 1656.
John Southby (1594-1683)
John Southby was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1654 to 1656.
John Southby was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1654 to 1656.
John Walsh, 1st Baron Ormathwaite
John Benn Walsh, 1st Baron Ormathwaite, known as Sir John Walsh, Bt, between 1825 and 1868, was a British politician.
John Benn Walsh, 1st Baron Ormathwaite, known as Sir John Walsh, Bt, between 1825 and 1868, was a British politician.
John Walter (second)
John Walter was the son of John Walter, the founder of The Times, and second editor of it.
John Walter was the son of John Walter, the founder of The Times, and second editor of it.
John Williams, 1st Baron Williams of Thame
John Williams, 1st Baron Williams of Thame (1500 – 14 October 1559) was Treasurer of the King's Jewels, Lord Chamberlain of England (1553–1557) and Lord President of the Council of the Welsh Ma...
John Williams, 1st Baron Williams of Thame (1500 – 14 October 1559) was Treasurer of the King's Jewels, Lord Chamberlain of England (1553–1557) and Lord President of the Council of the Welsh Ma...
Langton Iliffe, 2nd Baron Iliffe
Edward Langton Iliffe, 2nd Baron Iliffe generally known as Langton Illiffe, was a British peer.
Edward Langton Iliffe, 2nd Baron Iliffe generally known as Langton Illiffe, was a British peer.
Morris Ximenes
Sir Morris Ximenes (aka Moses Ximenes) (1762 - 1837) was a captain in the British Army and Berkshire landowner who had converted to Anglicanism from Judaism.
Sir Morris Ximenes (aka Moses Ximenes) (1762 - 1837) was a captain in the British Army and Berkshire landowner who had converted to Anglicanism from Judaism.
Mortimer George Thoyts
Mortimer George Thoyts (1804–1875) was a Victorian High Sheriff of Berkshire and a Captain in the Royal Berkshire Militia.
Mortimer George Thoyts (1804–1875) was a Victorian High Sheriff of Berkshire and a Captain in the Royal Berkshire Militia.
Peter de Rivaux
Peter de Rivaux (died 1262) was an influential Poitevin courtier at the court of Henry III of England.
Peter de Rivaux (died 1262) was an influential Poitevin courtier at the court of Henry III of England.
Philip Lavallin Wroughton
Sir Philip Lavallin Wroughton, KCVO, K.St.J.(born 19 April 1933) was the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire from 1995 until 2008.
Sir Philip Lavallin Wroughton, KCVO, K.St.J.(born 19 April 1933) was the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire from 1995 until 2008.
Richard Benyon De Beauvoir
Richard Benyon De Beauvoir (1769 – 1854) MP was a 19th century British landowner, philanthropist and High Sheriff of Berkshire.
Richard Benyon De Beauvoir (1769 – 1854) MP was a 19th century British landowner, philanthropist and High Sheriff of Berkshire.
Richard Brydges
Richard Brydges (1500–1558) was an English politician.
Richard Brydges (1500–1558) was an English politician.
Richard Fellowes Benyon
Richard Fellowes Benyon (17 November 1811 – 26 July 1897), born Richard Fellowes, was a British Conservative politician and civil servant.
Richard Fellowes Benyon (17 November 1811 – 26 July 1897), born Richard Fellowes, was a British Conservative politician and civil servant.
Richard Harrison (Royalist)
Sir Richard Harrison (31 August 1583 – 5 May 1655) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1621 and 1640.
Sir Richard Harrison (31 August 1583 – 5 May 1655) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1621 and 1640.
Richard Lovelace, 1st Baron Lovelace
Richard Lovelace, 1st Baron Lovelace (1564 - 22 April 1634) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1601 and 1622.
Richard Lovelace, 1st Baron Lovelace (1564 - 22 April 1634) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1601 and 1622.
Richard Southby
Richard Southby was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1659 and from 1679 to 1689.
Richard Southby was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1659 and from 1679 to 1689.
Richard, 1st Earl of Cornwall
Richard of Cornwall was Count of Poitou, 1st Earl of Cornwall and German King.
Richard of Cornwall was Count of Poitou, 1st Earl of Cornwall and German King.
Robert D'Oyly
Robert D'Oyly (also spelt Robert D'Oyley de Liseaux, Robert Doyley, Robert de Oiley, Robert d'Oilly, Robert D'Oyley and Roberti De Oilgi) was a Norman noblema...
Robert D'Oyly (also spelt Robert D'Oyley de Liseaux, Robert Doyley, Robert de Oiley, Robert d'Oilly, Robert D'Oyley and Roberti De Oilgi) was a Norman noblema...
Robert Palmer (MP)
Robert Palmer, JP (31 January 1793 – 24 November 1872) was an English gentleman from Berkshire and Tory/Conservative Member of Parliament.
Robert Palmer, JP (31 January 1793 – 24 November 1872) was an English gentleman from Berkshire and Tory/Conservative Member of Parliament.
Roger de Meyland
Roger de Meyland (or Roger de Longespée, Roger de Meuland, Roger Longespee or Roger de Molend; died 1295) was a medieval Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, England.
Roger de Meyland (or Roger de Longespée, Roger de Meuland, Roger Longespee or Roger de Molend; died 1295) was a medieval Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, England.
Roger fitzReinfrid
Roger fitzReinfrid (sometimes Roger fitzReinfrey; died 1196) was a medieval English sheriff and royal justice.
Roger fitzReinfrid (sometimes Roger fitzReinfrey; died 1196) was a medieval English sheriff and royal justice.
Samuel Backhouse
Samuel Backhouse (1554–1626) was an English merchant and politician.
Samuel Backhouse (1554–1626) was an English merchant and politician.
Samuel Dunch
Samuel Dunch was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1621 and 1653.
Samuel Dunch was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1621 and 1653.
Sir George Stonhouse, 3rd Baronet
Sir George Stonhouse, 3rd Baronet was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1644 and from 1660 to 1675.
Sir George Stonhouse, 3rd Baronet was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1644 and from 1660 to 1675.
Sir Robert Throckmorton, 8th Baronet
Sir Robert George Throckmorton, 8th Baronet (5 December 1800 - 28 June 1862) was an English Whig and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1831 to 1835.
Sir Robert George Throckmorton, 8th Baronet (5 December 1800 - 28 June 1862) was an English Whig and Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1831 to 1835.
Sir Thomas Rich, 1st Baronet
Sir Thomas Rich (c.1601 – 15 October 1667) was an English merchant and politician who sat in House of Commons in 1660.
Sir Thomas Rich (c.1601 – 15 October 1667) was an English merchant and politician who sat in House of Commons in 1660.
Sir William Mount, 2nd Baronet
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir William Malcolm Mount of Wasing Place, 2nd Baronet TD was a British Army officer, High Sheriff of Berkshire and grandfather to David Cameron, UK Prime Minister and leader ...
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir William Malcolm Mount of Wasing Place, 2nd Baronet TD was a British Army officer, High Sheriff of Berkshire and grandfather to David Cameron, UK Prime Minister and leader ...
Stephen of Thornham
Stephen of Thornham (died 6 March 1214) was a British justice and administrator.
Stephen of Thornham (died 6 March 1214) was a British justice and administrator.
Tanfield Vachell
Tanfield Vachell (1602-1658) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1645 and 1653.
Tanfield Vachell (1602-1658) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1645 and 1653.
Thomas Chaucer
Thomas Chaucer (ca. 136718 November 1434) was the Speaker of the English House of Commons and son of Geoffrey Chaucer and Philippa Roet.
Thomas Chaucer (ca. 136718 November 1434) was the Speaker of the English House of Commons and son of Geoffrey Chaucer and Philippa Roet.
William Benyon
Sir William Richard Benyon (born 17 January 1930) is a retired British Conservative Party politician, Berkshire landowner and former High Sheriff.
Sir William Richard Benyon (born 17 January 1930) is a retired British Conservative Party politician, Berkshire landowner and former High Sheriff.
William Brewer (justice)
William Brewer was a prominent administrator and justice in England during the reigns of Richard I, King John, and Henry III. He was also notable as a founder of a number of religious institutions.
William Brewer was a prominent administrator and justice in England during the reigns of Richard I, King John, and Henry III. He was also notable as a founder of a number of religious institutions.
William Dunch (1508-1597)
William Dunch (1508–1597) was an English politician, a local official in the counties of Berkshire and Oxfordshire and Auditor of the Royal Mint for Kings Henry VIII and Edward IV.
William Dunch (1508–1597) was an English politician, a local official in the counties of Berkshire and Oxfordshire and Auditor of the Royal Mint for Kings Henry VIII and Edward IV.
William Dunch (1508–1597)
William Dunch (1508–1597) was an English politician, a local official in the counties of Berkshire and Oxfordshire and Auditor of the Royal Mint for Kings Henry VIII and Edward IV.
William Dunch (1508–1597) was an English politician, a local official in the counties of Berkshire and Oxfordshire and Auditor of the Royal Mint for Kings Henry VIII and Edward IV.
William Essex
Sir William Essex (1477-1548) was the High Sheriff and MP for Berkshire in England.
Sir William Essex (1477-1548) was the High Sheriff and MP for Berkshire in England.
William Forster (politician)
William Forster was an English politician and high sheriff.
William Forster was an English politician and high sheriff.
William George Mount
Sir William George Mount (18 July 1824 – 14 January 1906) was a British Conservative politician and first Member of Parliament for the Newbury constituency.
Sir William George Mount (18 July 1824 – 14 January 1906) was a British Conservative politician and first Member of Parliament for the Newbury constituency.
William Hyde (high sheriff)
William Hyde (1490–1557) was an English politician in the Tudor period.
William Hyde (1490–1557) was an English politician in the Tudor period.
William Noake
William Noake (1690 - 1737) was a High Sheriff of Berkshire in England.
William Noake (1690 - 1737) was a High Sheriff of Berkshire in England.
William Norreys
Sir William Norreys (1433 – 4 January 1507) was a famous Lancastrian soldier, and later an Esquire of the Body to King Edward IV.
Sir William Norreys (1433 – 4 January 1507) was a famous Lancastrian soldier, and later an Esquire of the Body to King Edward IV.
William Thoyts
William Thoyts (1767–1817) was High Sheriff of Berkshire.
William Thoyts (1767–1817) was High Sheriff of Berkshire.
William Trumbull
Sir William Trumbull was an English statesman who held high office as a member of the First Whig Junto.
Sir William Trumbull was an English statesman who held high office as a member of the First Whig Junto.