George Hervey, 2nd Earl of Bristol

George William Hervey, 2nd Earl of Bristol 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 British Army, and in 1755 was sent to Turin as envoy extraordinary. He was ambassador at Madrid from 1758 to 1761, filling a difficult position with credit and dignity, and ranked among the followers of William Pitt the Elder.
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 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 George III in January 1770. He died unmarried, despite a youthful flirtation with the Lady Townshend, and was succeeded by his brother.