Edward Villiers, 1st Earl of Jersey
The Earl of Jersey | |
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Portrait by Hyacinthe Rigaud | |
| Secretary of State for the Southern Department | |
| In office 1699–1700 | |
| Monarch | William III |
| Preceded by | James Vernon |
| Succeeded by | James Vernon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1656 Kingdom of England |
| Died | 25 August, 1711 (aged 54–55) Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Spouse | Barbara Chiffinch |
| Children | 3, including William |
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| Occupation | Peer, diplomat, and statesman |
Edward Villiers, 1st Earl of Jersey (1656 – 25 August 1711) was an English peer, diplomat, 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.