Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth edit see also. Media in category coats of arms of charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth this category contains only the following file. George fitzroy, 1st duke of northumberland geni family tree. Coat of arms of charles fitzcharles, earl of plymouth, issued 1675.
The coat of arms on the right, belonging to charles fitzcharles, the illegitimate son of charles ii and catherine pegge, demonstrates this marker, which shows charles royal coat of arms an obvious indication that he is the son of the king marred by the baton sinister. His mother went on to marry sir edward greene of samford in essex, but they had no children. Charles fitzcharles 1st earl of plymouth was the illegitimate son of king charles ii of england by catherine pegge. Find out about charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs. Tangier was a possession of england from 1661 to 6 february 1684, when it was evacuated and returned to being part of morocco. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth label from public data source wikidata earlier established forms plymouth, charles fitzcharles, earl of, ca. Their son george, born 1658, was raised by the wife of a gunner at windsor named swan. Charles fitzcharles, earl of plymouth westminster abbey. Plymouth, charles fitzcharles, earl of, approximately 1657.
Mar 30, 2014 charles fitzcharles,1st earl of plymouth 165780, son of charles ii and catherine pegge. From wikipedia 28 december 1665 28 june 1716 was the third and youngest illegitimate son of king charles ii and his mother barbara villiers, countess of castlemaine also known as barbara villiers, duchess of cleveland. Kings own royal regiment lancaster military wiki fandom. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth 16571680 charles fitzcharles was born around 1657 to charles mistress catherine pegge, the daughter of thomas pegge of yeldersley in derbyshire. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth was the illegitimate son of king charles ii of england, by. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth 16571680 4. The earl of plymouth 1689 mezzotint born 16571 westminster, england. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth was the illegitimate son of king charles ii of england, by catherine pegge. The entry for plymouth from burkes peerage and baronetage 107th edition. New charles ii of england and charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth see more. He was probably born in bruges about 1657, an illegitimate son of charles ii by. Lieutenantgeneral george fitzroy, 1st duke of northumberland, kg, pc. Earl of plymouth is a title that has been created three times. Containing an historical and genealogical account of the nobility of that kingdom, 1764.
Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth 1657 1680. Jun 19, 2011 charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth was born in 1657 at the netherlands illegitimately. Arms of charles fitzcharles, illegitimate son of charles ii of england. Mar 29, 2018 it was with sadness that we learned that other robert ivor windsorclive, the third earl of plymouth, died peacefully at his home near ludlow, shropshire on 7th march 2018. Charles ii name charles stewart born 29th may 1630 parents charles i henrietta maria of france predecessor charles i reign scotland. Charles fitzcharles, earl of plymouth person national.
Dorothea reportedly had an extramarital tryst with king charles ii of england which resulted in a child. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth family tree. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth military wiki. Charles fitzroy, 2nd duke of cleveland and southampton c16621730 4. Charles fitzcharles stuart, 1st earl of plymouth 1657 1680. Though charles s wife catherine of braganza was barren, he stayed with her but had numerous mistresses. Descendants of charles ii of england simple english. Despite being born on the wrong side of the blanket, charles iis offspring were given all the benefits and luxuries you might expect for a kings children. New charles ii of england and charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth see more charles fitzroy, 2nd duke of cleveland. House of fitzcharles the wrong side of the blanket.
Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth infogalactic. He married under the name charles earle to thomas osborne, 1st duke of leeds third daughter, lady. Fitzcharles, charles earl of plymouth approximately 16571680. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. The descendants of charles ii of england, stuart monarch of the kingdoms of england, scotland and ireland and claimant to the kingdom of france, are numerous. Charles fitzcharles,1st earl of plymouth 165780, son of. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth was born in 1657 at the netherlands illegitimately. Charles ii of england 16301685descendants familypedia. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths great nephew was lord augustus fitzroy charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths great nephew was charles calvert, 5th baron baltimore charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths great nephew was general george keppel, 3rd earl of albemarle charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths great nephew was frederick keppel charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths.
Plymouth, charles fitzcharles approximately 16571680 earl of. Charles ii of england the stuart monarchy wiki fandom. The illegitimate children the wrong side of the blanket. Four or more generations of descendants of charles ii of england 16301685 if they are properly linked. Coats of arms of charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth local business. As soon as charles and catherines marriage treaty had been signed, admiral edward montagu, 1st earl of sandwich, was sent. Charles fitzcharles, earl of plymouth charles fitzcharles, earl of plymouth was buried in westminster abbey on 18th january 1681 modern dating in the vault in henry viis chapel formerly occupied by oliver cromwell. His mother went on to marry sir edward greene of samford in essex, but they had no. She remained the wife of charles stanley, 8th earl of derby during the following interlude. Bridget osborne, widow of charles fitz charles, for some time known as don carlos, and created earl of plymouth in 1675, the.
Charles fitzcharles 16571680, known as don carlo, created earl of plymouth 1675 catherine fitzcharles born 1658. Lady married charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth. Oct 23, 2019 robert george windsorclive, 1st earl of plymouth earl of plymouth is a title that has been created three times. Descendants of charles ii of england facts for kids. A single point from which to carry out all your charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth research. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth, founder of the regiment.
This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. The founder of the regiment, charles fitzcharles, earl of plymouth 16571680, illegitimate son of charles ii authorisation to recruit the regiment was given on july 1680 to the earl of plymouth, an illegitimate son of charles ii. His subsidiary titles were viscount totness and baron dartmouth. While exiled, charles also began an affair with catherine pegge and, in 1657, she gave birth to charles fitzcharles 1st earl of plymouth, followed by a daughter catherine fitzcharles.
He had a sister called catherine fitzcharles who became a nun. Some of charles s illegitimate children were born before his marriage. Other robert ivor windsorclive, 3rd earl of plymouth. Historical records and family trees related to charles fitzcharles. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths great nephew was lord augustus fitzroy charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths great nephew was charles calvert, 5th baron baltimore charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths great nephew was general george keppel, 3rd earl of albemarle charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths great nephew was frederick keppel charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouths great niece was elizabeth russell, marchioness of tavistock. In 1661 king charles ii married the portuguese catherine of braganza, and as part of her dowry charles received the ports of tangier and bombay. Charles fitzcharles, earl of plymouth was buried in westminster abbey on 18th january 1681 modern dating in the vault in henry viis chapel formerly occupied by oliver cromwell. Catherine pegge and charles ii also had a daughter together called catherine fitzcharles but she died young or became a nun. He died without heirs in 1680, when the title became extinct. Charles fitzcharles 16571680 wikitree free family tree.
Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth 16571680, son by catherine pegge. Apr 02, 2003 charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth. Catherine pegge and charles ii also had a daughter together called catherine fitzcharles but she died young or became a nun charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth. Plymouth, charles fitzcharles earl of approximately 1657.
Another member of the windsor family was the honourable thomas windsor, younger son of thomas hickmanwindsor, 1st earl of plymouth, who was created viscount windsor in 1699. Thomas windsor, 1st earl of plymouth project gutenberg self. James crofts, later scott, duke of monmouth and buccleuch 164985. It saw action at the battle of sedgemoor in july 1685 during the monmouth rebellion. Bridget osborne historical records and family trees. Thomas hickmanwindsor, 1st earl of plymouth, pc, pc. Charles ii was the monarch of england, scotland, and ireland. Two years after the death of charles fitzcharles he was granted the now vacant title of earl of plymouth on the 6th december 1682. Married bridget osborne 1678, died without issue in tangier. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth english noble plymouth, charles fitzcharles of 16571680 plymouth, charles fitzcharles approximately 16571680 earl of.
Catherines position did not last long, and in 1667 she was married off to sir edward greene. Charles fitzcharles 1st earl of plymouth english noble. The wrong side of the blanket welcome charles ii royal mistresses descendants illegitimacy in inheritance family trees about. His mother went on to marry sir edward greene of samford in essex but they had no further children. Lady bridget fitzcharles, countess of plymouth born osborne in the peerage of scotland. The regiment was raised on july 1680 by charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth as the 2nd tangier regiment or earl of plymouths regiment of foot. Colonel of the kings own regiment, he died of dysentery while serving in tangier, aged 23.
The peerage of england comprises all peerages created in the kingdom of england before the act of union in 1707. This biography offers detailed information about his childhood, life, works, achievements and timeline. Researching charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth. The second creation came in 1682 in favour of thomas. Researching charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth, their family tree, genealogy and ancestry. Charles fitzcharles 16571680 find a grave memorial.
The most recent version on the right still holds the original design issued to charles lennox in the 1st and 4th grand quarters with the aubigny inescutcheon, but also includes the lennox arms in the 2nd grand quarter, and the gordon arms which was added to the family. Charles had the affair with catherine whilst he was in exile, before becoming king. James scott, 1st and last duke of monmouth person page. James scott, 1st duke of monmouth charles fitzcharles, 1st. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth 1657 17 october 1680 was the illegitimate son of king charles ii of england, by catherine pegge. He married lady bridget osborne, daughter of thomas osborne, 1st duke of leeds and lady bridget bertie, on 12 september 1678 at wimbledon, london, england g. Robert, 1st earl of plymouth 18571923 and his family are buried here. Charles fitzcharles historical records and family trees related to charles fitzcharles. The 1911 encyclopedia brittanica entry for plymouth, earls of the entries in the oxford dictionary of national biography for. James i of england 15661625descendants familypedia. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth 16571680. Charles fitzcharles historical records and family trees. Charles fitzcharles, 1st earl of plymouth wikipedia.
The first creation was in 1675 for charles fitzcharles, illegitimate son of king charles ii by his mistress catherine pegge. Apr 8, 2014 the children of charles ii all illegitimate. James i of england 15661625descendants familypedia fandom. Plymouth, charles fitzcharles, earl of, approximately 16571680 alternative names. Titles, wealth, properties, land and good marriages ensured that they enjoyed all the benefits of their parentage without the downsides you may expect of illegitimacy.
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