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What was the nickname of Edward's son, Henry de Vere?

  • Lord Bulbeck

  • Viscount Bulbeck

  • Count Bulbeck

  • Sir Bulbeck

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The answer is Viscount Bulbeck. Henry de Vere, the son of Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, was commonly known by the courtesy title of Viscount Bulbeck. This title was traditionally bestowed upon the eldest son and heir apparent of the Earl of Oxford. It was a courtesy title used during Henry's lifetime before he succeeded his father as the 18th Earl of Oxford.
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