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Christopher Vane, 1st Baron Barnard (21 May 1653 – 28 October 1723), was an English peer. He served in Parliament for Durham after his brother, Thomas, died 4 days after being elected the MP for Durham. Then, again from January 1689 to November 1690 for Boroughbridge.
Nov 25, 2016 · Christopher Vane, 1st Baron Barnard (21 May 1653 – 28 October 1723) was an English peer. He is known for his disputes with his heirs and for employing Peter Smart, father of the poet Christopher Smart, as a steward.
Jul 22, 2023 · Christopher Vane, 1st Baron of Barnard Castle (1653-1723) was the 7th but 2nd surv. son of Sir Henry Vane the Younger and Frances Wray; bro. of Thomas Vane.
- Male
- May 21, 1653
- Elizabeth (Holles) Vane
- October 28, 1723
The 3rd Baron Barnard (c1705-1758) married in 1725 Grace, daughter of Charles Fitzroy, Duke of Cleveland, by his second wife Anne Pulteney, aunt of William Pulteney, Earl of Bath, and was created...
Jan 30, 2011 · Christopher Vane, 1st Baron Barnard of Barnard's Castle was baptised on 21 May 1653. 1 He was the son of Sir Henry Vane the Younger and Frances Wray. 1 He and Lady Elizabeth Holles obtained a marriage license on 9 May 1676. 1 He died on 28 October 1723 at age 70 at Fairlawn, Shipbourne, Tonbridge, Kent, England G. 1 He was buried at Fairlawn ...
Christopher Vane, 1st Baron Barnard of Raby Castle, was said to be a quiet, book-loving man who liked his estates to be run in good order. He married Lady Elizabeth Holles, the eldest daughter of Gilbert Holles, Earl of Clare.
Commr. for recusants, co. Dur. 1675; freeman, Durham 1675; ranger, Teesdale forest and forester of Barnard Castle 1689–d.1. PC 6 July–Dec. 1688.2. Biography. The son of a regicide, Vane had been a Whig collaborator under James II, being included in 1688 as one of the executors of the King’s will.
