Chandos

English family that claims descent from a follower of William the Conqueror. Charles Chandos (died 1428) was the last representative in the direct male line, but the name has continued through the female line.

John Brydges (c. 1490–1556), a descendant in the female line, was lieutenant of the Tower of London under Queen Mary I, and was created Baron Chandos in 1554. James Brydges (1673–1744), 9th Lord Chandos, was created duke in 1719. The daughter of the 3rd Duke of Chandos married the 2nd Marquess of Buckingham (1776–1839), who became Duke of Buckingham and Chandos in 1822. In 1889 this title became extinct. In 1954, however, Oliver Lyttelton (1893–1972), a descendant in the female line of the 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, was created Viscount Chandos.