Earldom of Hereford

"Earl of Hereford" is a noble title from feudal England, historically associated with the region of Herefordshire.
The title has been created several times since the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
The most notable early holder was William FitzOsbern, a close ally of William the Conqueror, who was granted the title shortly after the conquest.
The earldom of Hereford gave two kings to England and England gave a princess to earldom of Hereford.

Earl of Hereford title has been associated with various prominent families over the centuries, most notably the Bohun family in the 12th and 13th centuries. Humphrey de Bohun, one of the most famous Earls of Hereford, was a key figure in the baronial opposition to King Edward II.
The title has been associated with significant historical events, including the Magna Carta, where members of the Bohun family played a role in its creation. The title eventually merged with other noble titles and became less prominent over time.
The Earl of Hereford is a symbol of medieval English nobility and the political and military power that such titles often conferred in the feudal system.
Feudal Earldom Title of Hereford, Herefordshire have been conveyed to Nicolas Marie Antoine Maurel-Lalagüe, Baron of Curry Malet of Thouars, France on the 15th June 2023. It should be noted that the right to the title has been created by legal process, not through a re-grant or re-establishment by the Crown.