Henry Shirley, 3rd Earl Ferrers [SEP] date of death
Henry Shirley, 3rd Earl Ferrers
Henry Shirley, 3rd Earl Ferrers (14 November 1691– 6 August 1745), known as Hon. Henry Shirley until 1729, was an English nobleman and lunatic.
Shirley was the ninth, but second surviving, son of Robert Shirley, 1st Earl Ferrers. His mental disorder led his younger brother, Laurence, to obtain a commission of lunacy against him. However, Henry's condition improved and he regained control of his estates in October 1730, the year after he succeeded his
confirmed as Baron Ferrers of Chartley in 1677 and created Earl Ferrers in 1711)
Earls Ferrers (1711).
- Robert Shirley, 1st Earl Ferrers (1650–1717)
- Washington Shirley, 2nd Earl Ferrers (1677–1729)
- Henry Shirley, 3rd Earl Ferrers (1691–1745)
- Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl Ferrers (1720–1760)
- Washington Shirley, 5th Earl Ferrers (1722–1778)
- Robert Shirley, 6th Earl Ferrers (1723–1787)
- Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers (1756–1827)