He succeeded his father to his titles following his death on 3 January 1631.

He succeeded in the earldom aged 16 in January 1928 following the death of the father.

Succeeded his father as King of Norway following his father's death.

He succeeded the office on 19 July 1989 following Sabbat sudden death.

This was rejected and Robert succeeded to the throne at the age of 55 following David's unexpected death in 1371.

He succeeded his father immediately following his death in 1866.

The armed forces succeeded the military of British India following India's independence in 1947.

He succeeded to the baronetcy of Stafford in 1909 following the death of his uncle.

He succeeded to the headship of the ducal house on 30 September 1980 following the death of his father.

On June 17, 1796, he succeeded to family headship, following the death of his father.