Baron Wotton

Baron Wotton was a title that was created twice in the Peerage of England.

Edward, in 1594 followed several of his forebears as High Sheriff of Kent and served as Ambassador to Queen Elizabeth I.

After the death of his son and heir, the second Baron, in 1630, without male issue, the barony became extinct.

She was created Countess of Chesterfield for life on his death and later married Jehan van Kerkhoven.

The title was revived for her son by her second husband, Charles Henry, who also created Earl of Bellomont in 1680.