COKE, Thomas (1697-1759), of Holkham, Norf.

b. 17 June 1697, 1st s. of Edward Coke of Holkham by Carey, da. of Sir John Newton, 3rd Bt., of Barrs Court, Bitton, Glos. educ. Mr. Ellis’s sch., Isleworth; Grand Tour (France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany) 1712-16; m. 3 July 1718, Lady Margaret Tufton, da. and coh. of Thomas Tufton, M.P., 6th Earl of Thanet, 1s. d.v.p. she became suo jure Baroness de Clifford 1734. suc. fa. 13 Apr. 1707; K.B. 27 May 1725; cr. Baron Lovel 28 May 1728; Earl of Leicester 9 May 1744.