The Earl of Essex | |
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![]() Portrait of Lord Essex, by George Knapton, c. 1735 | |
Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire | |
In office 1722–1743 | |
Preceded by | The 1st Earl Cowper |
Succeeded by | The 2nd Earl Cowper |
Personal details | |
Born | William Capell 11 January 1697 |
Died | 8 January 1743 | (aged 45)
Spouses | |
Children | Lady Charlotte Capell Lady Mary Capell William Capell, 4th Earl of Essex |
Parent(s) | Algernon Capell, 2nd Earl of Essex Lady Mary Bentinck |
William Capell, 3rd Earl of Essex, KG PC (11 January 1697 – 8 January 1743) was an English courtier and diplomat.[1]