John Hervey, 1st earl of Bristol

John Hervey, 1st earl of Bristol (born August 27, 1665—died January 20, 1751) was the first earl of Bristol in the Hervey line, son of Sir Thomas Hervey and nephew of John Hervey, treasurer to Catherine of Braganza, queen consort of Charles II. He was educated at Clare Hall, Cambridge, and became member of Parliament for Bury St. Edmunds (March 1694). He was created Baron Hervey of Ickworth in March 1703 and earl of Bristol...