Viscount Esher

Viscount Esher

Viscount Esher, of Esher in the County of Surrey, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1897 for the prominent lawyer and judge Sir William Baliol Brett upon his retirement as Master of the Rolls. He had already been created Baron Esher, of Esher in the County of Surrey, in 1885. His son, the second Viscount, was a Liberal politician and historian. His grandson, the fourth Viscount, was a noted architect. As of 2006 the titles are held by the latter's son, the fifth Viscount.

Viscounts Esher (1897)

*William Baliol Brett, 1st Viscount Esher (1815-1899)
*Reginald Baliol Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher (1852-1930)
*Oliver Sylvain Baliol Brett, 3rd Viscount Esher (1881-1963)
*Lionel Gordon Baliol Brett, 4th Viscount Esher (1913-2004)
*Christopher Lionel Baliol Brett, 5th Viscount Esher (b. 1936)

The Heir Apparent is the present holder's son Hon. Matthew Christopher Anthony Brett (b. January 1963)

The Heir Apparent's Heir Apparent is his son Jack Alexander Baliol Brett (b. June 1996)

References

*Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). "Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage" (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
* [http://www.angeltowns.com/town/peerage/ Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page]


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