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George Hervey | |
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British Ambassador to Spain | |
In office 1758–1761 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Keene |
Succeeded by | William Zuylestein |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 August 1721 |
Died | March 1775 | (aged 53)
Parent(s) | John Hervey Mary Lepell |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
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]
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, despite a youthful flirtation with the Lady Townshend,[2] and was succeeded by his brother.[1]