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George William Hervey, 2nd Earl of Bristol (3 August 1721 – 18? or 20? March 1775), the eldest son of John Hervey, 2nd Baron Hervey, by his marriage with Mary, daughter of Nicholas Lepell.[1]
George Hervey
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| British Ambassador to Spain | |
| In office 1758–1761 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Keene |
| Succeeded by | William Zuylestein |
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| Born | 3 August 1721 |
| Died | March 1775(1775-03-00) (aged 53) |
| Parent(s) | John Hervey Mary Lepell |
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| Allegiance | Great Britain |
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Lord Bristol served for some years in the army, and in 1755 was sent to Turin as envoy extraordinary. He was ambassadoratMadrid from 1758 to 1761, filling a difficult position with credit and dignity, and ranked among the followers of Pitt.[1]
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1766, he never visited that country during his short tenure of this office, and, after having served for a short time as keeper of the Privy Seal, became groom of the stool to George III in January 1770. He died unmarried, despite a youthful flirtation with the Lady Townshend,[2] and was succeeded by his brother.[1]
One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Bristol, Earls and Marquesses of s.v. George William Hervey". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 4 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 575.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
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| Unknown | British Minister at Turin 1755–1758 |
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| Preceded by | British Ambassador to Spain 1758–1761 |
Vacant No representation due to war Title next held by The Earl of Rochford |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1766 |
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| Preceded by | Lord Privy Seal 1768–1770 |
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| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by | Earl of Bristol 1751–1775 |
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