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Robert Darcy, 4th Earl of Holdernesse
Robert Darcy or D'Arcy, 4th Earl of Holdernesse
- Born: 17 May 1718
- Died: 16 May 1778
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Known as
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- 1718-1722 Lord Conyers
- 1722-1778 The Earl of Holdernesse
Education
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Offices
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- Lord of the Bedchamber, 1741-1744
- Ambassador to Venice, 1744-1746
- Minister to the Dutch Republic, 1749-1751
- Secretary of State for the Southern Department, 1751-1754, 1757
- Secretary of State for the Northern Department, 1754-1761
Lord Lieutenancies
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Honorary Positions
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- Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, 1765-1778
Peerage Titles
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- Earl of Holdernesse and Baron Conyers, 1722
Privy Council
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- Privy Councillor, 1751
| Preceded by: The Duke of Bedford | Southern Secretary 1751–1754 | Succeeded by: Sir Thomas Robinson |
| Preceded by: The Duke of Newcastle | Northern Secretary 1754–1761 | Succeeded by: The Earl of Bute |
| Preceded by: William Pitt | Southern Secretary 1757 | Succeeded by: William Pitt |