Edward Villiers, 1st Earl Of Jersey
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Gender | Male |
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Born | Kingdom Of England |
Died | Kingdom Of England |
Parents | Edward Villiers |
Current partner | Barbara Chiffinch |
Education | St John's College |
Previous position | Secretary of State for the Southern Department (1699–1700) |
Children | William Villiers, 2nd Earl of Jersey |
Lady Mary Villiers | |
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ID | 3754674 |
Edward Villiers, 1st Earl Of Jersey Life story
Edward Villiers, 1st Earl of Jersey was an English peer, courtier, and statesman of the Villiers family. He was created Baron Villiers and Viscount Villiers in 1691 and Earl of Jersey in 1697. A leading Tory politician opposed to the Whig Junto, he was made Southern Secretary in 1699.