Baron Wakehurst

Baron Wakehurst, of Ardingly in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1934 for the Conservative politician Gerald Loder, fifth son of Sir Robert Loder, 1st Baronet, of Whittlebury (see Loder Baronets for earlier history of the family). He had previously represented Brighton in the House of Commons and was the creator of Wakehurst Place Gardens in Ardingly, West Sussex. His only son, the second Baron, was also a Conservative politician and served as Governor of New South Wales and later as Governor of Northern Ireland. As of 2007 the title is held by the latter's eldest son, the third Baron, who succeeded in 1970. As a descendant of Sir Robert Loder, 1st Baronet, he is also in remainder to this title.

Barons Wakehurst (1934)

*Gerald Walter Erskine Loder, 1st Baron Wakehurst (1861-1936)
*John de Vere Loder, 2nd Baron Wakehurst (1895-1970)
*John Christopher Loder, 3rd Baron Wakehurst (b. 1925)

The Heir Apparent is the present holder's son Hon. Timothy Walter Loder (b. 28 March 1958)

ee also

*Loder Baronets, of Whittlebury and of High Beeches

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]