English Title (1623)
The title Baron Kensington was created in the Peerage of England in 1623 for Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, the younger son of Robert Rich, 1st Earl of Warwick. Henry became Earl of Holland in 1624. His son, the 2nd Baron (and 2nd Earl Holland) became 5th Earl of Warwick on the death of his cousin Charles Rich. These titles all became extinct on the death of Edward Rich, 5th Baron Kensington, 5th Earl Holland and 8th Earl Warwick.
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