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George William Hervey, 2nd Earl of Bristol (3 August 1721 – 18/20 March 1775) was an English diplomat and politician who was the eldest son of John Hervey, 2nd Baron Hervey, by his marriage with Mary Hervey.[1]
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2012) |
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 |
Lord Bristol served for some years in the British 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 William Pitt the Elder.[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]
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