On the death of the third Baron in 1367 the title fell into abeyance.

At the death of the fourth baron, that title fell into abeyance.

The title then fell to his eldest son John, who is believed to have been more of a soldier than a civil servant.

Both titles are in evidence in the early 12th century, but apparently fell completely out of use soon after.

Is it, then, any wonder that titles should fall in France?

Two other titles fall into this category, but are not as clear cut as the others.

The title fell into abeyance on the death of the fifth Baron in 1421.

By the late 16th century this title again fell out of fashion, but it was still occasionally used in German literature.

Most titles are issued by the Land Department and fall within 7 main categories.

Incoming titles fall into one of two camps: the hits and the rest.