Christopher Hatton, 1st Viscount Hatton was an English aristocrat and diplomat.
Background
He succeeded his father, Christopher Hatton, 1st Baron Hatton, as Baron Hatton and also as governor of Guernsey in 1670. He and his family were living in the governor"s official residence, Castle Cornet, in 1672 when its keep and some living quarters were destroyed by an explosion. His mother and wife were killed.
Career
In 1682, he was created Viscount Hatton, of Gretton. Anne (d1743), m. Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham
William (1690–1760), succeeded to his father"s titles and estates
Henry (c 1700-1762), who enjoyed the same dignities for a short time after his brother"s death. When Henry Charles died, the titles became extinct.
The family line continues with the Finch-Hattons, earls of Winchelsea and Nottingham, whose ancestor, Daniel Finch, 2nd Earl of Nottingham, married Anne, daughter of the 1st Viscount Hatton.