George Digby, 2nd earl of Bristol

George Digby, 2nd earl of Bristol (born before Feb. 22, 1611, Madrid—died May 20, 1676?, London) was an English Royalist, an impetuous and erratic statesman who had a checkered career as an adviser to kings Charles I (ruled 1625–49) and Charles II (ruled 1660–85). The eldest son of John Digby, 1st earl of Bristol, he first became a royal adviser in 1641. In 1640 he was elected to the Long Parliament, and in January 1642...