Gilbey baronets

The Gilbey Baronetcy, of Elsenham Hall in the County of Essex, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 4 September 1893 for the wine-merchant, stock-breeder, agriculturalist and philanthropist Walter Gilbey. He was chairman and co-founder of W. & A. Gilbey, wine merchants and distillers. The second Baronet was also Chairman of the family firm, as well as an influential figure in horse-breeding and sports.

Gilbey baronets, of Elsenham Hall (1893)
Escutcheon of the Gilbey baronets of Elsenham Hall
  • Sir Walter Gilbey, 1st Baronet (1831–1914)
  • Sir (Henry) Walter Gilbey, 2nd Baronet (1859–1945)
  • Sir (Walter) Derek Gilbey, 3rd Baronet (1913–1991)
  • Sir (Walter) Gavin Gilbey, 4th Baronet (born 1949)

The heir presumptive is the current holder's cousin (Walter) Anthony Gilbey (b. 1966)

References
  • Leigh Rayment's list of baronets
  • Charles Kidd & David Williamson (editors), Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
  • Alec Waugh, Merchants of Wine: Being a Centenary Account of the Fortunes of the House of Gilbey. London: Cassell, 1957.
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