William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven (1770-1825)
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William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven (28 September 1770 – 30 July 1825), was a British soldier.
Craven was the eldest son of William Craven, 6th Baron Craven, and succeeded his father as seventh Baron Craven in 1791. He served in the Army and achieved the rank of Major-General. In 1801 he was created Viscount Uffington, in the County of Berkshire, and Earl of Craven, in the County of York. The earldom was a revival of the title held by his 17th-century kinsman and namesake William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven. He later served as Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire from 1819 to 1826. Lord Craven died in July 1825, aged 54, and was succeeded in his titles by his son William.
| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Earl of Radnor |
Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire 1819–1826 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Abingdon |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by New Creation |
Earl of Craven 1801–1825 |
Succeeded by William Craven |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by William Craven |
Baron Craven 1791–1825 |
Succeeded by William Craven |
