The Earls of Southampton is a title in the peerage of England, first created in 1554 for Thomas Wriothesley, a prominent statesman and Lord Chancellor. The title has been associated with the Wriothesley family, who played significant roles in English history, particularly during the Tudor and Stuart periods. The title has been passed down through generations, with several notable holders, including Henry Wriothesley, the 3rd Earl, who was a patron of William Shakespeare. The current holder of the title, as of 2023, is the 10th Earl, who continues the family legacy in the British aristocracy.