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Answer
- There is no current “latest news” about Charles Berkeley, 1st Earl of Falmouth, as he lived in the 17th century and died in 1665. Most recent published material concerns historical accounts of his life and death in the Anglo-D Dutch Wars.[3][4]
Context and quick facts
- Charles Berkeley (1630–1665) was created 1st Earl of Falmouth in 1664 and served as a naval officer during the Second Anglo-Dutch War; he was killed by a cannonball in June 1665 aboard the Royal Charles.[3]
- Contemporary references focus on his titles, family connections (married to Elizabeth Bagot, involved with the royal circle), and his death in battle; his English titles expired on his death while Irish titles passed to relatives.[1][4][3]
- For genealogical or biographical detail, sources include Westminster Abbey memorial notices, genealogical compilations, and history-focused summaries, but none report modern news because the subject is historical.[4][1]
Illustration
- A simple timeline: birth 1630 → MP for New Romney 1661–1664 → created Earl of Falmouth in 1664 → death in battle 1665. This captures the main milestones often cited in historical entries.[3]
If you’d like, I can compile a short annotated bibliography of the most reputable sources (e.g., Westminster Abbey, Wikipedia, peerage databases) or build a concise biographical entry with key dates and family connections.
Sources
Charles Berkeley, 1st Earl of Falmouth (11 January 1630-3 June 1665) was an English nobleman and naval officer who served in the Anglo-Dutch Wars. Charles Berkeley was born in 1630, the son of Charles Berkeley, 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge. He served as a cavalry officer in the French and Spanish armies, and he was created Earl of Falmouth in 1664, served as MP for New Romney from 1661 to 1664, and served in the Royal Navy during the Anglo-Dutch Wars. He was killed by a cannonball while serving abo
historica.fandom.comCharles Berkeley, 1st Earl of Falmouth was buried in a vault in St John the Baptist's chapel in Westminster Abbey on 22nd June 1665.
dev.westminster-abbey.orgBiography of Charles Berkeley 1st Earl Falmouth 1630-1665 including his birth, marriages, death and life events, life events of his siblings, and his ancestry to five generations, royal ancestors and royal descendants.
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www.thepeerage.comBiography of Charles Berkeley 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge 1599-1668 including his birth, marriages, death and life events, life events of his siblings, and his ancestry to five generations, royal ancestors and royal descendants.
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www.thepeerage.com1630-1665. His uncle, John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton, secured Charles employment with James, Duke of York until the Restoration. Charles was subsequently created 1st Baron Berkeley of Rathdowne, co. Wicklow, Ireland, and 1st Baron Fitzhardinge of Berehaven, Co. Kerry, Ireland. He was created 1st Earl of Falmouth, and 1st Baron Botetourt of Langport, Somerset in 1664.
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