Edward Bridgeman
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Edward Bridgeman was Sheriff of Devon
and Sheriff of Exeter
in 1563, and High Sheriff of Devonshire in 1578. He is the ancestor of the Bridgeman Baronets
, the Earls of Bradford
and the Viscounts Bridgeman
.
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
and Sheriff of Exeter
Exeter
Exeter is a historic city in Devon, England. It lies within the ceremonial county of Devon, of which it is the county town as well as the home of Devon County Council. Currently the administrative area has the status of a non-metropolitan district, and is therefore under the administration of the...
in 1563, and High Sheriff of Devonshire in 1578. He is the ancestor of the Bridgeman Baronets
Bridgeman Baronets
There have been two Baronetcies created for a person with the surname Bridgeman, both in the Baronetage of England.The Bridgeman Baronetcy, of Great Lever Park in the County of Lancaster, was created on 7 June 1660 for the Lord Keeper of the Great Seal Orlando Bridgeman, who was succeeded by his...
, the Earls of Bradford
Earl of Bradford
Earl of Bradford is a title that has been created twice, once in the Peerage of England and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was first created in 1694 for Francis Newport, 2nd Baron Newport. However, all the Newport titles became extinct on the death of the fourth Earl in 1762. The...
and the Viscounts Bridgeman
Viscount Bridgeman
Viscount Bridgeman, of Leigh in the County of Shropshire, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1929 for the Conservative politician William Bridgeman, who had previously served as Home Secretary and First Lord of the Admiralty. He was the son of Reverend the Hon. John...
.