Herbert Taylor (British Army officer)
Sir Herbert Taylor | |
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Sir Herbert Taylor by John Simpson | |
| Private Secretary to the Sovereign | |
| In office 1830–1837 | |
| Monarch | William IV |
| Preceded by | Sir William Knighton, Bt. |
| Succeeded by | Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (unofficial) |
| In office 1805–1811 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | New post |
| Succeeded by | Col. Sir John McMahon, Bt. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 September 1775 Bifrons, Kent |
| Died | 20 March 1839 (aged 63) Rome |
| Nationality | British |
Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Taylor GCB GCH (29 September 1775 – 20 March 1839) was the first Private Secretary to the Sovereign of the United Kingdom, serving George III, George IV, and William IV.