He did not inherit his father 's titles which had become forfeit .
Was elevated to the peerage in 1559 by Queen Elizabeth I ( King Edward VI 's half - sister ) as Baron Beauchamp and Earl of Hertford .
He did not inherit his father 's titles which had become forfeit , but was elevated to the peerage in 1559 by Queen Elizabeth I ( King Edward VI 's half - sister ) as Baron Beauchamp and Earl of Hertford .