Duke of Dorset

Dukedom of Dorset

Quarterly or and gules, a bend vair
Creation date13 June 1720
Created byKing George I
PeeragePeerage of Great Britain
First holderLionel Sackville, 7th Earl of Dorset
Last holderCharles Sackville-Germain, 5th Duke of Dorset (1767–1843)
Remainder toHeirs male of the first duke's body lawfully begotten
Subsidiary titles
Seats
  • Tottenham House
  • Galloway House
Former seatKnole House
MottoAut nunquam tentes, aut perfice
("Either never attempt, or accomplish")

Duke of Dorset was a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1720 for the politician Lionel Sackville, 7th Earl of Dorset.

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