Charles Fitzroy, 1st duke of Southampton: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Charles Palmer, Lord Limerick • Charles Fitzroy, 1st Duke of Southampton, Duke of Cleveland, Earl of Southampton, Earl of Chichester, Baron Nonsuch of Nonsuch Park, Baron Newbury
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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