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Augustus Hervey, 3rd Earl of Bristol

British vice admiral and politician (1724-1779) · Politicians · Died at 55

Vice-Admiral Augustus John Hervey, 3rd Earl of Bristol, PC was a Royal Navy officer and politician.

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He commanded the sixth-rate HMS Phoenix at the Battle of Minorca in May 1756 as well as the third-rate HMS Dragon at the Capture of Belle Île in June 1761, the Invasion of Martinique in January 1762 and the Battle of Havana in June 1762 during the Seven Years' War. He went on to be Chief Secretary for Ireland and then First Naval Lord.

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1724 to 1779 · aged 55