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Also Known As Charles Fitzroy, 1st Duke of Southampton, Duke of Cleveland, Earl of Southampton, Earl of Chichester, Baron Nonsuch of Nonsuch Park, Baron Newbury • Charles Palmer, Lord Limerick
Baptized June 18, 1662
Died September 9, 1730
Notable Family Members father Charles II • mother Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Southampton, Baroness Nonsuch
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