Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes baronets
Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes baronets | |
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Arms |
Quarterly I, IV: Azure, three lions rampant Or (Fiennes). II, III: Argent, a chevron between three moles sable (Twistleton).[1] |
Crest |
I: A wolf sejant proper, {gorged with a spiked collar, the line therefrom reflexed over the back}[1] [alternatively] {ducally gorged} [2] Or (Fiennes). II: An arm embowed, vested sable, cuffed argent, holding in the hand proper a mole spade Or, headed and armed of the second (Twistleton).[1] |
Motto | Fortem posce animum (Look for a brave spirit)[1] |
The Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes Baronetcy, of Banbury in the County of Oxford, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. As of this date, it is held by Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes (born 1944), the third Baronet, a well-known adventurer and third cousin of actor Ralph Fiennes, and as a descendant of the 17th Baron Saye and Sele, also in remainder to this title.
History
This baronetcy was created in 1916 for the Liberal politician, the Honourable Eustace Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, who had previously represented Banbury in Parliament. Sir Eustace was the second son of John Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 17th Baron Saye and Sele. As of this date, the baronetcy is held by his grandson, Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes (born 1944), the third Baronet, who is a well-known adventurer and third cousin of actors Joseph and Ralph Fiennes. As a descendant of the 17th Baron Saye and Sele, Sir Ranulph is also in remainder to this title.
List of baronets
- Sir Eustace Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 1st Baronet (1864–1943)
- John Eustace Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes (1895–1917)
- Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 2nd Baronet (1902–1943)
- Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 3rd Baronet (born 1944)
Heir
There is as yet no heir to the baronetcy.