The British Peerage has five ranks or grades. Baron is the fifth and lowest of the ranks. Baron is a title that was created and first given to John Beauchamp de Holt in 1387.
Further information on this subject can be found from the following links.
Alphabetical list of Members of the House of Lords
Lords by party and type of peerage
Related glossary term: Hereditary Peers
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