# Nigel Paulet, 18th Marquess of Winchester

Nigel George Paulet, 18th Marquess of Winchester (23 December 1941 – 8 April 2016) was a British peer and the premier marquess of England. He succeeded a cousin in the title in 1968. Lord Winchester lived in South Africa. He served as a member of the House of Lords for over thirty years from 5 March 1968 to 11 November 1999.

## Early life

Nigel George Paulet was born on 23 December 1941 to George Cecil Paulet (1905–1961) and Hazel Margaret Wheeler. He has two siblings, an older sister, Angela Jane Paulet (b. 1939), and a younger brother, Timothy Guy Paulet (born 1944). After his father's death in 1961, his mother remarried, to George Meyer, in 1962.
Paulet's great-great grandfather was Lord Charles Paulet (1802–1870), the son of Charles Paulet, 13th Marquess of Winchester. Upon the death of his unmarried first cousin once removed, Richard Paulet, 17th Marquess of Winchester, on 5 March 1968, the 26-year-old Nigel became the 18th Marquess of Winchester, the highest-ranking marquess in the United Kingdom. The 17th Marquess's grandfather, Colonel Charles William Paulet, was the great-grandfather of the 18th Marquess.

## Parliament

Winchester's maiden speech in the House of Lords on 11 November 1970 was in favour of ending sanctions against Rhodesia.
Most of his later speeches were on the matters concerning Rhodesia and Southern Africa.

## Personal life

On 25 November 1967, he married Rosemary Anne Hilton, daughter of Major Aubrey John Hilton. They have two sons and one daughter:
* Christopher John Hilton Paulet, 19th Marquess of Winchester (born 30 July 1969); married Christine Mary Town in 1992, had issue:
** Lady Emma Louise Paulet (born 1 April 1993)
** Michael John Paulet, Earl of Wiltshire (born 31 August 1999)
* Lord Richard George Paulet (born 16 August 1971)
* Lady Susan Paulet (born 1976); married Major Lloyd Hains in 2006, child:
** Nicholas Roger Eaton Hains (born 12 April 2007)

### Death

Paulet died in Gauteng, South Africa on 8 April 2016, at the age of 74. An announcement of his death was not made public until 2019.
vteEarls of Wiltshire, Marquesses of Winchester and Dukes of Bolton family tree :
| Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 |
| Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation), 1139 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Earl of Wiltshire (1st creation recreated), after 1143 Earl of Salisbury (1st creation), 1145 | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire |
| Earldom of Wiltshire (1st creation) lapsed, 1141 | Earldom of Wiltshire (1st creation) lapsed, 1141 | Earldom of Wiltshire (1st creation) lapsed, 1141 | Earldom of Wiltshire (1st creation) lapsed, 1141 | Earldom of Wiltshire (1st creation) lapsed, 1141 | Earldom of Wiltshire (1st creation) lapsed, 1141 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | Hervey le Breton c. 1110–1168 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Viscount of Léon | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | Patrick of Salisbury c. 1122–1168 1st Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire |
| | | | | | | King Henry II 1133–1189 | King Henry II 1133–1189 | King Henry II 1133–1189 | King Henry II 1133–1189 | King Henry II 1133–1189 | King Henry II 1133–1189 | | | Ida de Tosny (d. after 1181) | Ida de Tosny (d. after 1181) | Ida de Tosny (d. after 1181) | Ida de Tosny (d. after 1181) | Ida de Tosny (d. after 1181) | Ida de Tosny (d. after 1181) | | | William of Salisbury d. 1196 2nd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | William of Salisbury d. 1196 2nd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | William of Salisbury d. 1196 2nd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | William of Salisbury d. 1196 2nd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | William of Salisbury d. 1196 2nd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | William of Salisbury d. 1196 2nd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | William Longespée 1176–1226 3rd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire jure uxoris | William Longespée 1176–1226 3rd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire jure uxoris | William Longespée 1176–1226 3rd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire jure uxoris | William Longespée 1176–1226 3rd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire jure uxoris | William Longespée 1176–1226 3rd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire jure uxoris | William Longespée 1176–1226 3rd Earl of Salisbury and Earl of Wiltshire jure uxoris | | | Ela of Salisbury 1187–1261 3rd Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | Ela of Salisbury 1187–1261 3rd Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | Ela of Salisbury 1187–1261 3rd Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | Ela of Salisbury 1187–1261 3rd Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | Ela of Salisbury 1187–1261 3rd Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | Ela of Salisbury 1187–1261 3rd Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | William III Longespée d. 1257 | William III Longespée d. 1257 | William III Longespée d. 1257 | William III Longespée d. 1257 | William III Longespée d. 1257 | William III Longespée d. 1257 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Margaret Longespée d. 1310 4th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | Margaret Longespée d. 1310 4th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | Margaret Longespée d. 1310 4th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | Margaret Longespée d. 1310 4th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | Margaret Longespée d. 1310 4th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | Margaret Longespée d. 1310 4th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | Alice de Lacy 1281–1348 4th Countess of Lincoln, 5th Countess of Salisbury and Countess of Wiltshire suo jure | | | | | | | | | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | | | | | | | | | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 |
| | | | | | | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | Earl of Wiltshire (2nd creation), 1397 | | | | | | | | | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 | Earldoms of Wiltshire (1st creation) and Salisbury (1st creation) forfeit, 1322 |
| | | | | | | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | William Scrope 1350–1399 Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 |
| James Butler 1393–1452 Earl of Ormond | James Butler 1393–1452 Earl of Ormond | James Butler 1393–1452 Earl of Ormond | James Butler 1393–1452 Earl of Ormond | James Butler 1393–1452 Earl of Ormond | James Butler 1393–1452 Earl of Ormond | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | Earldom of Wiltshire (2nd creation) forfeit, 1399 | | | Humphrey Stafford 1402–1460 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Humphrey Stafford 1402–1460 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Humphrey Stafford 1402–1460 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Humphrey Stafford 1402–1460 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Humphrey Stafford 1402–1460 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Humphrey Stafford 1402–1460 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford |
| Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | | |
| Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | Earl of Wiltshire (3rd creation), 1449 | | | | | | | James Butler 1420–1461 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | James Butler 1420–1461 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | James Butler 1420–1461 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | James Butler 1420–1461 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | James Butler 1420–1461 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | James Butler 1420–1461 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | Earl of Wiltshire (4th creation), 1470 | | | | | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | | | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire |
| Earldom of Wiltshire (3rd creation) forfeit, 1461 | Earldom of Wiltshire (3rd creation) forfeit, 1461 | Earldom of Wiltshire (3rd creation) forfeit, 1461 | Earldom of Wiltshire (3rd creation) forfeit, 1461 | Earldom of Wiltshire (3rd creation) forfeit, 1461 | Earldom of Wiltshire (3rd creation) forfeit, 1461 | | | | | | | James Butler 1420–1461 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | Thomas Butler 1426–1515 Earl of Ormond | | | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | Humphrey Stafford c. 1425–1458 | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | John Stafford 1427–1473 1st Earl of Wiltshire | | | |
| | | | | | | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | | | | | | | | | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | | | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | Margaret Butler c. 1454–1539 | | | | | | | | | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | Henry Stafford 1455–1483 Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Stafford | | | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | Edward Stafford 1470–1499 2nd Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 |
| Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | | | | | | | | | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 | Earldom of Wiltshire (4th creation) extinct, 1499 |
| Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Baron St John, 1539, Earl of Wiltshire (7th creation), 1550 Marquess of Winchester, 1551 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | Earl of Wiltshire (6th creation), 1529 | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | Earl of Wiltshire (5th creation), 1510 | | | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | | | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire |
| | | | | | | Earldom of Wiltshire (6th creation) extinct, 1539 | Earldom of Wiltshire (6th creation) extinct, 1539 | Earldom of Wiltshire (6th creation) extinct, 1539 | Earldom of Wiltshire (6th creation) extinct, 1539 | Earldom of Wiltshire (6th creation) extinct, 1539 | Earldom of Wiltshire (6th creation) extinct, 1539 | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1483/1485–1572 1st Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | Earldom of Wiltshire (5th creation) extinct, 1523 | Earldom of Wiltshire (5th creation) extinct, 1523 | Earldom of Wiltshire (5th creation) extinct, 1523 | Earldom of Wiltshire (5th creation) extinct, 1523 | Earldom of Wiltshire (5th creation) extinct, 1523 | Earldom of Wiltshire (5th creation) extinct, 1523 | | | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | Thomas Boleyn c. 1477–1539 Earl of Ormond, Earl of Wiltshire | | | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | Henry Stafford c. 1479–1523 Earl of Wiltshire | | |
| John Paulet c. 1510–1576 2nd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1510–1576 2nd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1510–1576 2nd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1510–1576 2nd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1510–1576 2nd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1510–1576 2nd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Anne Boleyn c. 1501–1536 | Anne Boleyn c. 1501–1536 | Anne Boleyn c. 1501–1536 | Anne Boleyn c. 1501–1536 | Anne Boleyn c. 1501–1536 | Anne Boleyn c. 1501–1536 | | | | | | | | | King Henry VIII 1491–1547 | King Henry VIII 1491–1547 | King Henry VIII 1491–1547 | King Henry VIII 1491–1547 | King Henry VIII 1491–1547 | King Henry VIII 1491–1547 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| William Paulet c. 1532–1598 3rd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1532–1598 3rd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1532–1598 3rd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1532–1598 3rd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1532–1598 3rd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1532–1598 3rd Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | Queen Elizabeth I 1533–1603 | Queen Elizabeth I 1533–1603 | Queen Elizabeth I 1533–1603 | Queen Elizabeth I 1533–1603 | Queen Elizabeth I 1533–1603 | Queen Elizabeth I 1533–1603 |
| William Paulet c. 1560–1628 4th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1560–1628 4th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1560–1628 4th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1560–1628 4th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1560–1628 4th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1560–1628 4th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| William Paulet c. 1587/1588–1621 styled Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1587/1588–1621 styled Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1587/1588–1621 styled Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1587/1588–1621 styled Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1587/1588–1621 styled Earl of Wiltshire | William Paulet c. 1587/1588–1621 styled Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1598–1674 5th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1598–1674 5th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1598–1674 5th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1598–1674 5th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1598–1674 5th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet c. 1598–1674 5th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | Henry Paulet d. 1672 | Henry Paulet d. 1672 | Henry Paulet d. 1672 | Henry Paulet d. 1672 | Henry Paulet d. 1672 | Henry Paulet d. 1672 |
| | | | | | | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | Duke of Bolton, 1689 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Charles Paulet d. 1699 1st Duke of Bolton, 6th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Paulet d. 1699 1st Duke of Bolton, 6th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Paulet d. 1699 1st Duke of Bolton, 6th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Paulet d. 1699 1st Duke of Bolton, 6th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Paulet d. 1699 1st Duke of Bolton, 6th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Paulet d. 1699 1st Duke of Bolton, 6th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | Francis Paulet c. 1645–1695/1696 | Francis Paulet c. 1645–1695/1696 | Francis Paulet c. 1645–1695/1696 | Francis Paulet c. 1645–1695/1696 | Francis Paulet c. 1645–1695/1696 | Francis Paulet c. 1645–1695/1696 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Charles Paulet 1661–1722 2nd Duke of Bolton, 7th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Paulet 1661–1722 2nd Duke of Bolton, 7th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Paulet 1661–1722 2nd Duke of Bolton, 7th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Paulet 1661–1722 2nd Duke of Bolton, 7th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Paulet 1661–1722 2nd Duke of Bolton, 7th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Paulet 1661–1722 2nd Duke of Bolton, 7th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | Norton Paulet c. 1679–1741 | Norton Paulet c. 1679–1741 | Norton Paulet c. 1679–1741 | Norton Paulet c. 1679–1741 | Norton Paulet c. 1679–1741 | Norton Paulet c. 1679–1741 |
| Charles Powlett 1685–1754 3rd Duke of Bolton, 8th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett 1685–1754 3rd Duke of Bolton, 8th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett 1685–1754 3rd Duke of Bolton, 8th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett 1685–1754 3rd Duke of Bolton, 8th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett 1685–1754 3rd Duke of Bolton, 8th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett 1685–1754 3rd Duke of Bolton, 8th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1691–1759 4th Duke of Bolton, 9th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1691–1759 4th Duke of Bolton, 9th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1691–1759 4th Duke of Bolton, 9th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1691–1759 4th Duke of Bolton, 9th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1691–1759 4th Duke of Bolton, 9th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1691–1759 4th Duke of Bolton, 9th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | |
| Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire |
| Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Powlett d. 1765 5th Duke of Bolton, 10th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Harry Powlett 1720–1794 6th Duke of Bolton, 11th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | George Paulet 1722–1800 12th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Charles Ingoldsby Paulet 1765–1843 13th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Ingoldsby Paulet 1765–1843 13th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Ingoldsby Paulet 1765–1843 13th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Ingoldsby Paulet 1765–1843 13th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Ingoldsby Paulet 1765–1843 13th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Charles Ingoldsby Paulet 1765–1843 13th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | Dukedom of Bolton extinct | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | John Paulet 1801–1887 14th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet 1801–1887 14th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet 1801–1887 14th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet 1801–1887 14th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet 1801–1887 14th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | John Paulet 1801–1887 14th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | Lord Charles Paulet 1802–1870 | Lord Charles Paulet 1802–1870 | Lord Charles Paulet 1802–1870 | Lord Charles Paulet 1802–1870 | Lord Charles Paulet 1802–1870 | Lord Charles Paulet 1802–1870 |
| | | | | | | Augustus John Henry Beaumont Paulet 1858–1899 15th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Augustus John Henry Beaumont Paulet 1858–1899 15th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Augustus John Henry Beaumont Paulet 1858–1899 15th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Augustus John Henry Beaumont Paulet 1858–1899 15th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Augustus John Henry Beaumont Paulet 1858–1899 15th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Augustus John Henry Beaumont Paulet 1858–1899 15th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | Henry William Montague Paulet 1862–1962 16th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Henry William Montague Paulet 1862–1962 16th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Henry William Montague Paulet 1862–1962 16th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Henry William Montague Paulet 1862–1962 16th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Henry William Montague Paulet 1862–1962 16th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Henry William Montague Paulet 1862–1962 16th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | Charles William Paulet 1832–1897 | Charles William Paulet 1832–1897 | Charles William Paulet 1832–1897 | Charles William Paulet 1832–1897 | Charles William Paulet 1832–1897 | Charles William Paulet 1832–1897 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Charles Standish Paulet 1873–1953 | Charles Standish Paulet 1873–1953 | Charles Standish Paulet 1873–1953 | Charles Standish Paulet 1873–1953 | Charles Standish Paulet 1873–1953 | Charles Standish Paulet 1873–1953 | | | Cecil Henry Paulet 1875–1916 | Cecil Henry Paulet 1875–1916 | Cecil Henry Paulet 1875–1916 | Cecil Henry Paulet 1875–1916 | Cecil Henry Paulet 1875–1916 | Cecil Henry Paulet 1875–1916 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Richard Charles Paulet 1905–1968 17th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Richard Charles Paulet 1905–1968 17th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Richard Charles Paulet 1905–1968 17th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Richard Charles Paulet 1905–1968 17th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Richard Charles Paulet 1905–1968 17th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Richard Charles Paulet 1905–1968 17th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | George Cecil Paulet 1905–1961 | George Cecil Paulet 1905–1961 | George Cecil Paulet 1905–1961 | George Cecil Paulet 1905–1961 | George Cecil Paulet 1905–1961 | George Cecil Paulet 1905–1961 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Nigel George Paulet 1941–2016 18th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Nigel George Paulet 1941–2016 18th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Nigel George Paulet 1941–2016 18th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Nigel George Paulet 1941–2016 18th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Nigel George Paulet 1941–2016 18th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Nigel George Paulet 1941–2016 18th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Christopher John Hilton Paulet b. 1969 19th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Christopher John Hilton Paulet b. 1969 19th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Christopher John Hilton Paulet b. 1969 19th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Christopher John Hilton Paulet b. 1969 19th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Christopher John Hilton Paulet b. 1969 19th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | Christopher John Hilton Paulet b. 1969 19th Marquess of Winchester and Earl of Wiltshire | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Michael John Paulet b. 1999 styled Earl of Wiltshire Heir apparent to the Marquessate | Michael John Paulet b. 1999 styled Earl of Wiltshire Heir apparent to the Marquessate | Michael John Paulet b. 1999 styled Earl of Wiltshire Heir apparent to the Marquessate | Michael John Paulet b. 1999 styled Earl of Wiltshire Heir apparent to the Marquessate | Michael John Paulet b. 1999 styled Earl of Wiltshire Heir apparent to the Marquessate | Michael John Paulet b. 1999 styled Earl of Wiltshire Heir apparent to the Marquessate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |