hereditary peers
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, hereditary peers has been mentioned in one podcast episode on NPR (Nov 2025).
The hereditary peers form part of the peerage in the United Kingdom. As of July 2026, there were 798 hereditary peers: 29 dukes, 34 marquesses, 189 earls, 107 viscounts, and 439 barons.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on NPR |
| Field | Political Science, British History |
Who talks about hereditary peers on podcasts?
hereditary peers came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on NPR.
What is hereditary peers mentioned alongside?
hereditary peers is most often mentioned alongside House of Lords, government and Powderham Castle.
Mentioned together: House of Lords, government, Powderham Castle, Southwest England, Charlie Courtenay, British Parliament, Palace of Westminster, Parliament, 20th century, 1990s