Frederick Hervey, 1st Marquess of Bristol
| The Marquess of Bristol | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 October 1769 |
| Died | 15 February 1859 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | St John's College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Albana |
| Children |
Lady Augusta Hervey Lady Georgiana Elizabeth Charlotte Hervey Frederick Hervey, 2nd Marquess of Bristol Major Lord George Hervey Lord William Hervey Rt. Rev. Lord Arthur Hervey Rev. Lord Charles Amelius Hervey Lord Alfred Hervey |
| Parent(s) |
Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol Elizabeth Davers |
| Relatives | Clotworthy Upton, 1st Baron Templetown (father-in-law) |
Frederick William Hervey, 1st Marquess of Bristol (2 October 1769 – 15 February 1859), styled Lord Hervey between 1796 and 1803 and known as The Earl of Bristol between 1803 and 1826, was a British peer.
Biography
Early life
Frederick William Hervey was born on 2 October 1769. He was the younger son but, his elder brother dying during his father's lifetime, heir of Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol, whom he succeeded in 1803. He was admitted to St John's College, Cambridge in 1786.[1]
Adult life
Hervey was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1805.[2] In 1806 he inherited the estates of his uncle, Sir Charles Davers, 6th Baronet.
In 1826, he was created Marquess of Bristol and Earl Jermyn. He was succeeded by his son Frederick William (1800–1864), M.P. for Bury St Edmunds 1830–1859, as 2nd Marquess.
Personal life
Hervey married Elizabeth Albana (1775–1844),[3] daughter of Clotworthy Upton, 1st Baron Templetown and Elizabeth Templetown, by whom he had two daughters and six sons:
- Lady Augusta Hervey (died 17 March 1880)
- Lady Georgiana Elizabeth Charlotte Hervey (died 16 January 1869)
- Frederick Hervey, 2nd Marquess of Bristol (15 July 1800 – 30 October 1864), the great-great-grandfather of the present Marquess
- Major Lord George Hervey b. 25 Jan 1803, d. 1838
- Lord William Hervey (27 September 1805 – 6 May 1850), the grandfather of the heir presumptive to the marquessate
- Rt. Rev. Lord Arthur Hervey, Bishop of Bath and Wells (20 August 1808 – 9 June 1894)
- Rev. Lord Charles Amelius Hervey (1 November 1814 – 11 April 1880), cricketer and clergyman
- Lord Alfred Hervey (25 June 1816 – 15 April 1875)
Death
He died on 15 February 1859 from gout.
References
- ↑ "Hervey, the Hon. Frederick William (HRVY786FW)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ↑ "Library and Archive catalogue". Royal Society. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
- ↑ "The Honourable Elizabeth Albana Upton (1775–1844), Marchioness of Bristol". BBC.
Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Bristol, Earls and Marquesses of". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by the Marquess of Bristol
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edward Fisher |
Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1801–1803 |
Succeeded by Charles Arbuthnot |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| New creation | Marquess of Bristol 1826–1859 |
Succeeded by Frederick William Hervey |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Frederick Augustus Hervey |
Earl of Bristol 1803–1859 |
Succeeded by Frederick William Hervey |