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.
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.
Hervey was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1805. 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.
Hervey married Elizabeth Albana (1775–1844), daughter of Clotworthy Upton, 1st Baron Templetown and Elizabeth Templetown, by whom he had two daughters and six sons:
He died on 15 February 1859 from gout.
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