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John Hervey, Lord Hervey
British diplomat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with John Hervey, 2nd Baron Hervey.
Captain John Augustus Hervey, Lord Hervey (1 January 1757 – 10 January 1796) was a British diplomat.[1]
Quick Facts Captain The HonourableLord Hervey, British Minister to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany ...
Lord Hervey | |
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![]() Portrait of Lord Hervey, by Thomas Gainsborough, National Trust, c. 1779-1783. | |
British Minister to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany | |
In office 1787–1794 | |
Preceded by | William Fawkener (pro tempore) |
Succeeded by | Hon. William Wyndham |
Personal details | |
Born | John Augustus Hervey (1757-01-01)1 January 1757 |
Died | 10 January 1796(1796-01-10) (aged 39) |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Drummond
(m. 1779, died) |
Children | Elizabeth Ellis, Baroness Seaford |
Parent(s) | Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol Elizabeth Davers |
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