Marquess of Northampton
Noble title
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Marquess of Northampton is a title that has been created twice, firstly in the Peerage of England, then secondly in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The current holder of this title is Spencer Compton, 7th Marquess of Northampton. Wikipedia
Past holder: Charles Douglas-Compton, 3rd Marquess of Northampton
Created by: The Prince Regent (acting on behalf of his father King George III)
First holder: William Parr, 1st Marquess of Northampton (first creation); Charles Compton, 9th Earl of Northampton (second creation)
Motto: JE NE CHERCHE QU'UN; (I seek but one)
Peerage: Peerage of the United Kingdom (second creation)
Seat(s): Castle Ashby House; Compton Wynyates
Subsidiary titles: Earl of Northampton (fourth creation); Earl Compton; Baron Wilmington