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| Barony of Bedford | |
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| Creation date | ? |
| Created by | William Rufus |
| Peerage | Peerage of England |
| First holder | Paine de Beauchamp |
| Remainder to | Duke of Bedford |
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| Barony of Bedford | |
|---|---|
| Creation date | ? |
| Created by | William Rufus |
| Peerage | Peerage of England |
| First holder | Paine de Beauchamp |
| Remainder to | Duke of Bedford |
Extinct? Merged? Merged to Duke of Bedford in 1138, 1366 or 1414
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