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. Lord Bristol served for some years in the

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, and in 1755 was sent to

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as envoy extraordinary. He was

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from 1758 to 1761, filling a difficult position with credit and dignity, and ranked among the followers of

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. Appointed

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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

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in January 1770. He died unmarried, despite a youthful flirtation with the Lady Townshend, and was succeeded by his

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