Earl Nugent was a title the Peerage of Ireland.

Earl Nugent (1776)

In 1788 Lord Buckingham also succeeded his father-in-law as second Earl Nugent according to a special remainder in the letters patent.

When his father-in-law died in 1788, George succeeded him as 2nd Earl Nugent.

He was later created Earl Nugent.

Robert Craggs-Nugent, 1st Viscount Clare (1702-1788; created Earl Nugent in 1776)

Louisa was a daughter of Robert Nugent, 1st Earl Nugent and co-heir to his substantial wealth.

In 1776 he was further honoured when he was made Earl Nugent.

For further history of this creation, see Earl Nugent and Viscount Cobham.

Robert Nugent, 1st Earl Nugent, (died 1788)