Earl of Burlington
Earl of Burlington is a title that has been created twice, the first time in the Peerage of England in 1664 and the second in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1831. Since 1858, Earl of Burlington has been a courtesy title used by the dukes of Devonshire, traditionally borne by the duke's grandson, who is the eldest son of the duke's eldest son, the marquess of Hartington.
| Earldom of Burlington | |
|---|---|
Sable, three bucks' heads caboshed, argent (Cavendish arms) | |
| Creation date | 10 September 1831 |
| Creation | Second |
| Created by | William IV |
| Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
| First holder | Lord George Cavendish |
| Present holder | Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire and 7th Earl of Burlington (as a subsidiary title) |
| Heir apparent | William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington (as a courtesy title) |
| Remainder to | Heirs male of the first earl's body lawfully begotten |
| Subsidiary titles | Baron Cavendish |
| Motto | Cavendo tutus ("Secure by caution") |
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