#Created by Simon de Montfort, who, in the King's name, issued writs of summons to a parliament to attempt to stabilise his position during the Second Barons' War. This barony was given its precedence by the House of Lords in 1806. Also a baron in the peerage of: +EngEngland; +ScotScotland; +GBGreat Britain; +IreIreland; +UKthe United Kingdom Italics: This title is held by a peer who holds another of higher precedence.