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William Craven, 2nd Baron Craven

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William Craven, 2nd Baron Craven (24 October 1668 – 9 October 1711) was an English nobleman.

He was born in the old house at Benham Park at Speen in Berkshire, the son of Sir William Craven, a grandson of a cousin of William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven. He was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire in 1702, a position he held until his death in 1711. His main residence was Coombe Abbey, near Coventry in Warwickshire.

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Honorary titles
Preceded by Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire
1702–1711
Succeeded by
Peerage of England
Preceded by Baron Craven
1697–1711
Succeeded by