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Baron Mohun of Okehampton

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Sir Reginald Mohun, 1st Baronet, and his wife Lady Mohun

Baron Mohun of Okehampton was a title in the Peerage of England. It was created on 15 April 1628 for John Mohun, who had earlier represented Grampound in Parliament. He was the son of Reginald Mohun, who had been created a baronet, of Boconnoc in the County of Cornwall, in the Baronetage of England on 25 November 1611.[1] Sir Reginald Mohun subsequently sat as Member of Parliament for East Looe and Lostwithiel. In 1639, eleven years after his elevation to the peerage, Lord Mohun of Okehampton succeeded his father in the baronetcy. The fourth Baron was best known for his frequent participation in duels and his reputation as a rake. The titles became extinct on his death on 15 November 1712.

The family surname was pronounced "Moon".

Mohun baronets, of Boconnoc (1611)

Barons Mohun of Okehampton (1628)

References

Baronetage of England
Preceded by Mohun baronets
25 November 1611
Succeeded by