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John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
- Born: 22 April 1690
- Died: 2 January 1763
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Known as
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- 1690-1695 John Carteret
- 1695-1744 The Lord Carteret
- 1744-1763 The Earl Granville
Education
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Offices
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- Lord of the Bedchamber, 1714-1721
- Ambassador to Sweden, 1719-1720
- Secretary of State for the Northern Department, 1721, 1742-1744
- Secretary of State for the Southern Department, 1721-1724
- Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1724-1730
- Lord President of the Council, 1751-1763
Lord Lieutenancies
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- Lord Lieutenant of Devon, 1716-1721
Peerage Titles
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- Baron Carteret, 1695
- Earl Granville and Viscount Carteret, 1744\
Chivalric Orders
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- Knight of the Garter, 1749
Privy Council
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- Privy Councillor, 1720
| Preceded by: The Earl Stanhope | Northern Secretary 1721 | Succeeded by: The Viscount Townshend |
| Preceded by: James Craggs | Southern Secretary 1721–1724 | Succeeded by: The Duke of Newcastle |
| Preceded by: The Lord Harrington | Northern Secretary 1742–1744 | Succeeded by: The Earl of Harrington |