George Hervey, 2nd Earl of Bristol

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Earl of Bristol

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 (1700–1768), daughter of Nicholas Lepell.[1]

Lord Bristol served for some years in the army, and in 1755 was sent to Turin as envoy extraordinary. He was ambassador at Madrid 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, and was succeeded by his brother.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c  One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainChisholm, 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
Unknown British Minister at Turin
1755–1758
Succeeded by
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
Succeeded by
Preceded by Lord Privy Seal
1768–1770
Succeeded by
Peerage of England
Preceded by Earl of Bristol
1751–1775
Succeeded by