Barony of England, Bedford, England. First creation Created for Paine de Beauchamp, by William Rufus William de Beauchamp - forfeit for rebelling in the First Barons' War Faukes de Brent - sent by King John of England to enforce William's forfeit, forfeit himself for rebellion under Henry III of England Extinct? Merged? Merged to Duke of Bedford in 1138, 1366 or 1414 See also Bedford Castle Extinct baronies in the Peerage of the United Kingdom Bedford