Earl Beatty
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Earl Beatty is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The title was created for Admiral of the Fleet David Beatty in 1919. At the same time he was also created Baron Beatty, of the North Sea and of Brooksby in the County of Leicester, and Viscount Borodale, of Wexford in the County of Wexford, of which the latter is used as a courtesy title for the Earl's eldest son and heir.
[edit] Earls Beatty (1919)
- David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty (1871-1936)
- David Field Beatty, 2nd Earl Beatty (1905-1972)
- David Beatty, 3rd Earl Beatty (b. 1946)
The heir apparent is the present holder's son Sean David Beatty, Viscount Borodale (b. 12 June 1973)
