Duke of Rutland
Duke of Rutland is a title in the Peerage of England, named after Rutland, a county in the East Midlands of England. Earldoms named after Rutland have been created three times; the ninth earl of the third creation was made duke in 1703, in whose family's line the title continues. The heir apparent to the dukedom has the privilege of using the courtesy title of Marquess of Granby.
| Dukedom of Rutland | |
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Arms of Manners: Or, two bars azure a chief quarterly azure and gules; in the 1st and 4th quarters two fleurs-de-lis and in the 2nd and 3rd a lion passant guardant or | |
| Creation date | 29 March 1703 |
| Created by | Anne |
| Peerage | Peerage of England |
| First holder | John Manners |
| Present holder | David Manners, 11th Duke |
| Heir apparent | Charles Manners, Marquess of Granby |
| Subsidiary titles | Marquess of Granby Earl of Rutland Lord Manners of Haddon Baron Manners Baron Roos |
| Seat(s) | Belvoir Castle Haddon Hall |
| Motto | Pour y parvenir ("So as to accomplish") |
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