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William Henry Nassau de Zuylestein, 4th Earl of Rochford
William Henry Nassau de Zuylestein or van Nassau van Zuylestein, 4th Earl of Rochford
- Born: 17 September 1717
- Died: 28 September 1781
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Known as
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- 1717-1738 Viscount Tunbridge
- 1738-1781 The Earl of Rochford
Education
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Offices
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- Gentleman of the Bedchamber, 1738-1749
- Minister to Sardinia, 1749-1755
- Groom of the Stole, 1755-1760
- Ambassador to Spain, 1763-1766
- Ambassador to France, 1766-1768
- Secretary of State for the Northern Department, 1768-1770
- Secretary of State for the Southern Department, 1770-1775
Lord Lieutenancies
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- Lord Lieutenant of Essex, 1756-1781
Peerage Titles
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- Earl of Rochford, Viscount Tunbridge, and Baron Enfield, 1738
Chivalric Orders
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- Knight of the Garter, 1778
Privy Council
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- Privy Councillor, 1755
| Preceded by: The Viscount Weymouth | Northern Secretary 1768–1770 | Succeeded by: The Earl of Sandwich |
| Preceded by: The Viscount Weymouth | Southern Secretary 1770–1775 | Succeeded by: The Viscount Weymouth |