Baron Belper

It was created in 1856 for the Liberal politician Edward Strutt, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from 1853 to 1854.

Lord Belper's son, the second Baron, represented Derbyshire East and Berwick in the House of Commons as a Liberal.

As of 2017[update] the title is held by the latter's great-grandson, the fifth Baron, who succeeded his father in 1999.

The family seat was Kingston Hall, near Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

The heir apparent is the present holder's son, the Hon.