Gell baronets
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title:
Gell baronets
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The Gell Baronetcy of Hopton in the County of Derby, was a title in the Baronetage of England. It was created on 29 January 1642 for John Gell, Hopton Hall, Derbyshire, chief barmaster in the wapentake of Wirksworth from 1638–1644. The family gained importance and wealth through lead mining interests near Wirksworth. Sir John Gell, 1st Baronet received the baronetcy on the eve of the English Civil War, but fought for the Parliamentary side. The Gells lost much of their financial wealth and were
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Extinct baronetcy in the Baronetage of England
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gell_baronets
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2023-09-27T18:58:55Z
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