George Hay, 8th Earl of Kinnoull
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George Henry Hay, 8th Earl of Kinnoull (1689 - 29 July 1758) was a British aristocrat and diplomat, styled Viscount Dupplin from 1709 to 1719.
He was the son of Thomas Hay, 7th Earl of Kinnoull and son-in-law of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer.
From 1729-1734, the Earl was British ambassador to the Sublime Porte of the Ottoman Empire in Constantinople.
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"The Earl and His Butler in Constantinople" - Nigel and Caroline Webb
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Granville Henry Vincent |
Member of Parliament for Fowey with Henry Vincent 1710–1711 |
Succeeded by Henry Vincent Bernard Granville |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Peregrine Bertie |
Teller of the Exchequer 1711–1715 |
Succeeded by Sir Roger Mostyn, Bt |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Hay |
Earl of Kinnoull 1719–1758 |
Succeeded by Thomas Hay |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| New creation | Baron Hay 1711–1758 |
Succeeded by Thomas Hay |
