Earl of Wemyss and March — Earl of Wemyss (pronounced Weemz ) and Earl of March are two titles in the Peerage of Scotland, created in 1633 and 1697 respectively, that have been held by a joint holder since 1826. The Scottish Wemyss family had possessed the lands of Wemyss… … Wikipedia
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