The title "Duke of Cleveland" is a noble title in the British peerage system. It was created in 1827 for William Vane, the 4th Earl of Darlington. The title is associated with the region of Cleveland in North Yorkshire, England, and has been held by members of the Vane family. The title has been dormant since the death of the last holder, Henry Vane, the 11th Duke of Cleveland, in 1991. The Duke of Cleveland is part of the wider hierarchy of British nobility, which includes titles such as Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, and Baron.