Baron Stafford, referring to Stafford, is a title that has been created several times in the Peerage of England. In the 14th century, the barons of the 1st creation were made earls. Those of the fifth creation, in the century became first viscounts and then earls.
Read more about Baron Stafford: History of The Title, Barons Stafford, First Creation (1299), Barons Stafford of Clifton, Second Creation (1371), Barons Stafford, Third Creation (1411), Barons Stafford, Fourth Creation (1547), Barons Stafford, Fifth Creation (1640) and Viscount Stafford (1640), Earls of Stafford (1688), Baron Stafford (1640) Reverted
Famous quotes containing the words baron and/or stafford:
“There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.”
—John Emerich Edward Dalberg, 1st Baron Acton (1834–1902)
“a doe, a recent killing;
she had stiffened already, almost cold.
I dragged her off she was large in the belly.”
—William Stafford (1914–1941)