George Hervey, 2nd Earl of Bristol

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

Lord Bristol 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.

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Unknown	British Minister at Turin 1755–1758	Succeeded by James Mackenzie
Preceded by Benjamin Keene	British Ambassador to Spain 1758–1761	Vacant No representation due to war Title next held by The Earl of Rochford
Political offices
Preceded by The Earl of Hertford	Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1766	Succeeded by The Viscount Townshend
Preceded by The Earl of Chatham	Lord Privy Seal 1768–1770	Succeeded by The Earl of Halifax
Peerage of England
Preceded by John Hervey	Earl of Bristol 1751–1775	Succeeded by Augustus John Hervey

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