John Poulett, 1st Earl Poulett KG (1663 – 28 May 1743) was the son of John Poulett, 3rd Baron Poulett and his wife Susan Herbert, daughter of Philip Herbert, 5th Earl of Pembroke.
He was the most constant patron of Thomas Gibson, a leading 18th century artist.
On 14 April 1702, he married Bridget Bertie a granddaughter of the 2nd Earl of Lindsey and they had these children:
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by The Earl of Godolphin |
First Lord of the Treasury 1710 – 1711 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Oxford and Mortimer |
| Preceded by The Duke of Buckingham and Normanby |
Lord Steward 1711 – 1714 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Devonshire |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Stamford |
Lord Lieutenant of Devon 1702 – 1714 |
Succeeded by Sir William Courtenay, Bt |
| Custos Rotulorum of Devon 1711 – 1714 |
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| Preceded by The Viscount Fitzhardinge |
Custos Rotulorum of Somerset 1713 – 1714 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Orrery |
| Peerage of England | ||
| New creation | Earl Poulett 1706 – 1743 |
Succeeded by John Poulett |
| Preceded by John Poulett |
Baron Poulett (descended by acceleration) 1679 – 1734 |
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