The Right Honourable Robert Darcy, 4th Earl of Holderness, P.C.
- Born: 17 May 1718
- Died: 16 May 1778
Known as[]
- 1718-1722: The Hon. Robert Darcy, commonly called Lord Conyers
- 1722-1751: The Earl of Holderness
- 1751-1778: The Earl of Holderness, P.C.
Education[]
- Westminster School
- Trinity College Cambridge
Political Offices[]
- Secretary of State for the Southern Department, 1751-1754, 1757
- Secretary of State for the Northern Department, 1754-1761
Diplomatic Offices[]
- Ambassador to Venice, 1744-1746
- Minister to the Dutch Republic, 1749-1751
Court Offices[]
- Lord of the Bedchamber, 1741-1744
Lord Lieutenancies[]
- Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire, 1740-1777
Honorary Positions[]
- Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, 1765-1778
Peerage Titles[]
- Earl of Holderness and Baron Conyers, 1722
Privy Council[]
- Privy Councillor, 1751
| Preceded by: The Duke of Bedford |
Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1751–1754 |
Succeeded by: Sir Thomas Robinson |
| Preceded by: The Duke of Newcastle |
Secretary of State for the Northern Department 1754–1761 |
Succeeded by: The Earl of Bute |
| Preceded by: William Pitt |
Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1757 |
Succeeded by: William Pitt |