John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath

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John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath (29 August 162822 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:

Political offices
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
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
Peerage of England
New title Earl of Bath
1660–1701
Succeeded by
Charles Granville
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