George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon

British diplomat (1800-1870)
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George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon
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George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon

Summary

George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 12, 1800[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 27, 1870[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's place of birth was London[2].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon passed away in London[4].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was born on January 12, 1800[3].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon died on June 27, 1870[5].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's father was George Villiers[9].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's mother was Theresa Villiers[10].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was married to Lady Katherine Grimston[11].
  • A child of George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was Francis Hyde Villiers[12].
  • A child of George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was Edward Villiers, 5th Earl of Clarendon[13].
  • A child of George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was Emily Russell, Baroness Ampthill[14].
  • A child of George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was Constance Stanley, Countess of Derby[15].
  • A child of George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was Lady Alice Villiers[16].
  • A child of George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was Edward Hyde Villiers, Lord Hyde[17].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's professions included diplomat[6].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon worked as a politician[7].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[19].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon held the position of President of the Board of Trade[20].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[22].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[23].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[24].
  • Among George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's employers was Foreign Office[25].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's education included a stint at St John's College[26].
  • George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon… he was born on January 12, 1800[3]. His father was George Villiers[9]. His mother was Theresa Villiers[10].

Education

George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was educated at St John's College[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was employed by Foreign Office[25]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1361[30]; President of the Board of Trade[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1171[35]; Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[22], a public office[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1782[38]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[39], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Spain[42], a position[43], in Spain[44], founded in 1801[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27] and Order of the Garter[46].

Personal Life

Among George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's spouses was Lady Katherine Grimston[11]. Children include Francis Hyde Villiers[12], a diplomat[47], 1852–1925[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[50]; Edward Villiers, 5th Earl of Clarendon[13], a cricketer[51], 1846–1914[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53]; Emily Russell, Baroness Ampthill[14], a courtier[54], 1843–1927[55], of United Kingdom[56]; Constance Stanley, Countess of Derby[15], an aristocrat[57], 1840–1922[58], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[59]; Lady Alice Villiers[16], 1841–1897[60]; and Edward Hyde Villiers, Lord Hyde[17]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[61].

Death and Burial

George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon died on June 27, 1870[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon born?

George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was born in London[2].

Where did George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon die?

George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon passed away in London[4].

Who were George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's parents?

George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's father was George Villiers[9]. George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's mother was Theresa Villiers[10].

Who was George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon married to?

George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon's spouses include Lady Katherine Grimston[11].

What did George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon do for work?

George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon go to school?

George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon was educated at St John's College[26].

What awards did George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27] and Order of the Garter[46].

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  1. 22d ago · Geagea · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, politician
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  6. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Charles Pelham Villiers, Thomas Hyde Villiers, Henry Montagu Villiers
    Employer
    Depicted by George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon (1800–1870), Diplomat
    Educated at St John's College
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