Baron Harvey of Tasburgh


Baron Harvey of Tasburgh, of Tasburgh in the County of Norfolk, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 3 July 1954 for the diplomat Sir Oliver Harvey on his retirement as British Ambassador to France. In November the same year he also succeeded his half-brother as fourth Baronet of Crown Point.
The Harvey Baronetcy, of Crown Point in the County of Norfolk, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom in 1868 for the first Baron's grandfather Robert Harvey, who had previously served as Member of Parliament for Thetford.

Barons Harvey of Tasburgh (1954)

The heir apparent is the present holder's son Hon. John Harvey.
This title is not currently listed on the Roll of the Peerage, as of 1 November 2012.

Line of Succession

Oliver Charles Harvey was also 4th Baronet Harvey of Crown Point and Peter Charles Oliver Harvey was also 5th Baronet, see Harvey baronets of Crown Point