Baron of Lorien

Baron of Lorien is a title in the Peerage of Pyrus.
== Ancienty and Precedence ==
The title was created in 1772 for King Balin. The title is considered to be the twentieth most ancient barony in the Peerage of Pyrus.
== Remainder ==
The first creation of the title for His Majesty King Balin, as a royal peculiar, was forfeited at the end of 1772, however the standard letters patent, gave the remainder: 
1. the heirs male of his body
However, since Celasin Derfel became King of Pyrus, if he were to press his claim, as son of the 2nd Baron, or any of his heirs to do so, then the title would likely be merged with the crown.
The second creation of the title for Maloc Cralga using the standard letters patent, give the remainder: 
1. the heirs male of his body
== Descent ==
Originally the title was held by the House of Derfel descending in the male line from father to son. However the title was forfeited under the Great Land Reform Act: 1772.
The title was restored in 1785 under the Feudal Land Reform Act: 1784 and purchased by the Head of the House of Cralga.
== Barons of Lorien, first creation (1772) ==
King Balin, 1st Baron of Lorien (1706-1772)
King Cunglas, 2nd Baron of Lorien (1725-1776) (forfeited 1773)
== Barons of Lorien, second creation (1785) ==
Maloc Cralga, 3rd Baron of Lorien (b.1739) (restored 1785)
The present holder's heir apparent is his son, Sir Jalan Cralga KPE.
Category:Peerage of Pyrus
Category:House of Derfel
Category:House of Cralga