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Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke
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Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke, KG, PC, FRS (31 May 1757 – 18 November 1834), known as Philip Yorke until 1790, was a British politician.
Quick Facts Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Monarch ...
The Earl of Hardwicke | |
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![]() Lord Hardwicke in the robes of the Order of the Garter by Thomas Lawrence | |
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
In office 27 April 1801 – 21 November 1805 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | The Marquess Cornwallis |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Powis |
Member of Parliament for Cambridgeshire | |
In office 1780–1790 | |
Preceded by | Sir John Hynde Cotton, Bt |
Succeeded by | Charles Philip Yorke |
Personal details | |
Born | (1757-05-31)31 May 1757 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
Died | 18 November 1834(1834-11-18) (aged 77) |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | |
Alma mater | Queens' College, Cambridge |
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