Earl of Cumberland

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The Earl of Cumberland was an English noble title in the Peerage of England, historically held by members of the influential Clifford family who played prominent roles in northern English politics and border warfare.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf hereditary title
associatedDynasty English monarchy NERFINISHED
associatedWith Anglo-Scottish Borders NERFINISHED
English nobility
border warfare
country Kingdom of England
governingSystem feudalism
heldBy Clifford family NERFINISHED
historicalSignificance influence in northern English politics
military activities on the northern border
jurisdiction Cumberland NERFINISHED
locatedIn northern England NERFINISHED
nobilityType English peer
nobleFamily Clifford family NERFINISHED
nobleRank Earl
notableFor role in Anglo-Scottish border warfare
role in northern English politics
peerage Peerage of England NERFINISHED
region Cumberland NERFINISHED
titleHolderFamily House of Clifford NERFINISHED
titleScope territorial earldom
usedIn Stuart period NERFINISHED
Tudor period

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Clifford associatedWithNobilityTitle Earl of Cumberland