The Right Honourable William Henry Nassau de Zuylestein, 4th Earl of Rochford, K.G., P.C.
- Born: 17 September 1717
- Died: 28 September 1781
Known as[]
- 1717-1738: The Hon. William Henry Nassau de Zuylestein, commonly called Viscount Tunbridge
- 1738-1755: The Earl of Rochford
- 1755-1778: The Earl of Rochford, P.C.
- 1778-1781: The Earl of Rochford, K.G., P.C.
Education[]
- Eton College
- Academy of Geneva
Political Offices[]
- Secretary of State for the Northern Department, 1768-1770
- Secretary of State for the Southern Department, 1770-1775
Diplomatic Offices[]
- Minister to Sardinia, 1749-1755
- Ambassador to Spain, 1763-1766
- Ambassador to France, 1766-1768
Court Offices[]
- Gentleman of the Bedchamber, 1738-1755
- Groom of the Stole and First Lord of the Bedchamber 1755-1760
Lord Lieutenancies[]
- Lord Lieutenant of Essex, 1756-1781
Other Honorary Offices[]
- Vice-Admiral of Essex, 1748
Peerage Titles[]
- inherited the titles of Earl of Rochford, Viscount Tunbridge, and Baron Enfield, all in the Peerage of England, 1738
Chivalric Orders[]
- Knight of the Garter, 1778
Privy Council[]
- Privy Councillor, 1755
Preceded by: The Viscount Weymouth |
Secretary of State for the Northern Department 1768–1770 |
Succeeded by: The Earl of Sandwich |
Preceded by: The Viscount Weymouth |
Secretary of State for the Southern Department 1770–1775 |
Succeeded by: The Viscount Weymouth |