Viscount Hambleden

Viscount Hambleden

Viscount Hambleden, of Hambleden in the County of Buckingham, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1891 (as Viscountess Hambleden) for Emily Danvers Smith, in honour of her deceased husband, the businessman and Conservative politician William Henry Smith. Both their son, the second Viscount, and grandson, the third Viscount, were involved in the management of the family business, W H Smith. As of 2006 the title is held by the latter's son, the fourth Viscount.

Viscounts Hambleden (1891)

*Emily Danvers Smith, 1st Viscountess Hambleden (1828–1913)
*William Frederick Danvers Smith, 2nd Viscount Hambleden (1868–1928)
*William Henry Smith, 3rd Viscount Hambleden (1903–1948)
*William Herbert Smith, 4th Viscount Hambleden (b. 1930)

The Heir Apparent is the present holder's son Hon. William Henry Smith (b. 18 November, 1955)

ee also

*William Henry Smith

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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