Viscount Sydney

Viscount Sydney is a title that has been created twice. The first creation came in 1689 when Henry Sydney was made Viscount Sydney, of Sheppey, in the Peerage of England. In 1694 he was created Earl of Romney. The second creation came in 1789 when Thomas Townshend was made Viscount Sydney, of St Leonards, in the Peerage of Great Britain. His grandson was created Earl Sydney in 1874.

Viscount Sydney, first creation (1689)

• see the Earl of Romney

Viscount Sydney, second creation (1789)

• see the Earl Sydney

See also

• Baron Sydney

References

• Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages