Where did Carrington's title originate from?
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The title of Baron Carrington originated from the village of Carrington in Nottinghamshire, England. The title's association with the Carrington family dates back to the 13th century. The most notable figure associated with the title is Peter Carington, 6th Baron Carrington, who served as British Foreign Secretary from 1979 to 1982 and played a prominent role in negotiations during the Rhodesian Bush War and the Falklands War.
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