John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath
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John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath (29 August 1628 – 22 August 1701) was an English royalist statesman, whose highest position was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
He was a son of Sir Bevil Grenville and his wife Grace Smythe. His mother was a daughter of Sir George Smythe.
[edit] Career
Granville fought in the English Civil War, on the side of Charles I and in the regiment of his father. He was created a knight due to his bravery, and became a Gentleman of the Bedchamber to the Prince of Wales.
He accompanied Charles II to exile, and mediated with the Long Parliament. In 1660, Granville was instrumental in the negotiations between his cousin Monck, and Charles II that led to the restoration of the King. Shortly after the Restoration, he contested the succession of the Dukedom of Albemarle, but lost. He was presently created Earl of Bath, Viscount Granville, and Baron Granville, and invested a Privy Councillor two years later (in 1663). In 1665, he served as the titular Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, although he never went to Ireland (and is consequently not considered a true holder of that office).
Lord Bath was twice appointed colonel of the 10th Regiment of Foot, first in 1685 then again in 1688 (around the time of the Glorious Revolution). He died in London, England upon the turn of the 18th century.
[edit] Marriage and children
Bath married Jane Wyche, daughter of Sir Peter Wyche. They were parents of five children:
- Jane Granville (d. 27 February 1696). She married Sir William Leveson-Gower, 4th Baronet and was mother of John Leveson-Gower, 1st Baron Gower.
- Charles Granville, 2nd Earl of Bath (d. September, 1701). He was father to William Henry Granville, 3rd Earl of Bath.
- John Granville, 1st Baron Granville (d. 1707).
- Catherine Granville.
- Grace Granville, Countess Granville (c. 1667 – 18 October 1744). She married George Carteret, 1st Baron Carteret and was mother to John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville.
| Political offices | ||
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| English Interregnum | Lord Warden of the Stannaries 1660–1701 |
Succeeded by The 2nd Earl of Radnor |
| Honorary titles | ||
| English Interregnum | Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall jointly with Viscount Granville 1691–1693 1660–1696 |
Succeeded by The 2nd Earl of Radnor |
| Preceded by The 1st Earl of Radnor |
Custos Rotulorum of Cornwall 1685–1689 |
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| Preceded by The 1st Duke of Albemarle |
Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum of Devon 1670–1675 |
Succeeded by The 2nd Duke of Albemarle |
| Preceded by The 2nd Duke of Albemarle |
Lord Lieutenant of Devon jointly with Viscount Granville 1691–1693 1685–1696 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Stamford |
| Custos Rotulorum of Devon 1689–1696 |
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| Peerage of England | ||
| New title | Earl of Bath 1660–1701 |
Succeeded by Charles Granville |
