Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes baronets

Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes baronets
Arms

Quarterly I, IV: Azure, three lions rampant Or (Fiennes).

II, III: Argent, a chevron between three moles sable (Twistleton).[1]
Crest

I: A wolf sejant proper, {gorged with a spiked collar, the line therefrom reflexed over the back}[1] [alternatively] {ducally gorged} [2] Or (Fiennes).

II: An arm embowed, vested sable, cuffed argent, holding in the hand proper a mole spade Or, headed and armed of the second (Twistleton).[1]
Motto Fortem posce animum (Look for a brave spirit)[1]

The Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes Baronetcy, of Banbury in the County of Oxford, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. As of this date, it is held by Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes (born 1944), the third Baronet, a well-known adventurer and third cousin of actor Ralph Fiennes, and as a descendant of the 17th Baron Saye and Sele, also in remainder to this title.

History

This baronetcy was created in 1916 for the Liberal politician, the Honourable Eustace Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, who had previously represented Banbury in Parliament. Sir Eustace was the second son of John Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 17th Baron Saye and Sele. As of this date, the baronetcy is held by his grandson, Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes (born 1944), the third Baronet, who is a well-known adventurer and third cousin of actors Joseph and Ralph Fiennes. As a descendant of the 17th Baron Saye and Sele, Sir Ranulph is also in remainder to this title.

List of baronets

Heir

There is as yet no heir to the baronetcy.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 The Editors at Debrett's (2008). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (145th ed.). London, UK: Debrett's Limited. ISBN 9781870520805.
  2. ↑ Mosley, Charles, Ed. (1999). Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage (106th ed.). New York, NY, USA: Taylor & Francis-Routledge. ISBN 1579580831.
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