Earl of Stamford
Earl of Stamford was a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1628 for Henry Grey, 2nd Baron Grey of Groby. This Grey family descended through Lord John Grey, of Pirgo, Essex, younger son of Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, and younger brother of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk (father of Lady Jane Grey); Suffolk was executed for treason in 1554 forfeiting his titles (see the Duke of Suffolk for earlier history of the family).
| Earldom of Stamford | |
|---|---|
Barry of six argent and azure in chief three torteaux | |
| Creation date | 26 March 1628 |
| Created by | Charles I |
| Peerage | Peerage of England |
| First holder | Henry Grey, 2nd Baron Grey of Groby |
| Last holder | Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford |
| Remainder to | Heirs male of the first earl's body lawfully begotten |
| Subsidiary titles | Baron Grey of Groby |
| Extinction date | 18 August 1976 |
| Former seat(s) | Dunham Massey Hall Enville Hall Bradgate House (original) Bradgate House (replacement) |
| Motto | A ma puissance ("According to my power") |
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