William Craven, 2nd Baron Craven
William Craven, 2nd Baron Craven (24 October 1668 – 9 October 1711) was an English nobleman.
He was born in the old house at Benham Park at Speen in Berkshire, the son of Sir William Craven, a grandson of a cousin of William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven. He was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire in 1702, a position he held until his death in 1711. His main residence was Coombe Abbey, near Coventry in Warwickshire.
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| Preceded by The Earl of Abingdon |
Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire 1702–1711 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Northumberland |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by William Craven |
Baron Craven 1697–1711 |
Succeeded by William Craven |
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