Baron Walpole, of Walpole in the County of Norfolk, is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. The holders of the peerage also held the titles of Baron Walpole, of Houghton in the County of Norfolk, Viscount Walpole and Earl of Orford (second creation) from 1745 to 1797, the title of Earl of Orford (third creation) from 1806 to 1931 and the title of Baron Clinton from 1781 to 1791. Additionally, since 1797 the title is merged with the title of Baron Walpole of Wolterton.
Read more about Baron Walpole: History, Earls of Orford (1742) and Baron Walpole (1723), Barons Walpole (1723 Reverted; 1756), Earls of Orford (1806), Barons Walpole (1723/1756; Reverted), Barons Walpole of Wolterton (1756)
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