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George William Hervey, 5th Earl of Bristol - Definition and Overview

George William Hervey, 2nd Earl of Bristol (August 31, 1721 - March 18? or 20?, 1775), the eldest son of The Lord Hervey of Ickworth, by his marriage with Mary (1700-1768), daughter of Nicholas Lepell.

He 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.

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 stole to George III in January 1770. He died unmarried, and was succeeded by his brother.

Preceded by:
The Earl of Chatham 		Lord Privy Seal
1768–1770 		Followed by:
The Earl of Halifax
Preceded by:
John Hervey 		Earl of Bristol Followed by:
Augustus John Hervey

Reference

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