Marquess of Lansdowne

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Marquess of Lansdowne is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain created in 1784, and held by the head of the Petty-Fitzmaurice family. The first Marquess served as Prime Minister of Great Britain. Wikipedia

Past holders: Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, and more

Peerage: Peerage of Great Britain

Created by: George III

Creation date: 6 December 1784

First holder: William Petty Fitzmaurice, 2nd Earl of Shelburne

Heir apparent: Simon Petty-Fitzmaurice, Earl of Kerry

Motto: VIRTUTE NON VERBIS; (By courage, not words)