Child Villiers

Child Villiers is the surname of a British aristocratic family (Child was added to the Villiers name by the 5th earl by royal licence in 1819, as noted in his article).

Persons bearing this name include:

• Francis Child Villiers (1819–1862), British politician, son of the 5th earl
• George Child Villiers, 5th Earl of Jersey (1773–1859), British courtier and politician
• George Child Villiers, 6th Earl of Jersey (1808–1859)
• George Child Villiers, 8th Earl of Jersey (1873–1923), British politician
• George Child Villiers, 9th Earl of Jersey (1910–1998)
• George Child Villiers, Viscount Villiers (1948–1998), son of the 9th earl
• Sarah Villiers, Countess of Jersey (1785–1867), wife of the 5th earl
• Victor Child Villiers, 7th Earl of Jersey (1845–1915), British banker, politician and Governor of New South Wales
• Virginia Cherrill (1908–1996), American actress who married the 9th earl and became Virginia Child Villiers, Countess of Jersey
• William Child Villiers, 10th Earl of Jersey (born 1976), British producer, actor and writer

See also

• Villiers family