Earl of Burlington in the context of "Burlington House"

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⭐ Core Definition: Earl of Burlington

Earl of Burlington is a title that has been created twice, the first time in the Peerage of England in 1664 and the second in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1831. Since 1858, Earl of Burlington has been a courtesy title used by the dukes of Devonshire, traditionally borne by the duke's grandson, who is the eldest son of the duke's eldest son, the marquess of Hartington.

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👉 Earl of Burlington in the context of Burlington House

Burlington House is a building on Piccadilly in Mayfair, London. It was originally a private English Baroque and then Neo-Palladian mansion owned by the Earls of Burlington. It was significantly expanded in the mid-19th century after being purchased by the British government. Today, the Royal Academy and five learned societies occupy much of the building.

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Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington → Peerage of England → Peerage of the United Kingdom → Courtesy title → Dukes of Devonshire →