Englefield baronets

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The Englefield Baronetcy, of Wootton Basset in the County of Wiltshire, was a title in the Baronetage of England. It was created on 25 November 1611 for Francis Englefield. He was a great-grandson of Sir Thomas Englefield, Speaker of the House of Commons, and the nephew of Sir Francis Englefield. The seventh Baronet was an antiquary and scientist. The title became extinct on his death in 1822. [1]

Englefield baronets, of Wootton Basset (1611)

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Baronetage of England
Preceded by Englefield baronets
25 November 1611
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