Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke
The Earl of Hardwicke | |
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Portrait by William Hoare | |
| Lord Chancellor Lord High Steward for the trials of: | |
| In office 21 February 1737 – 19 November 1756 | |
| Monarch | George II |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Talbot |
| Succeeded by | In Commission |
| 12th Chancellor of the College of William & Mary | |
| In office 1764–1764 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1 December 1690 Dover, Kent, England |
| Died | 6 March 1764 (aged 73) London, England |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret, Lady Yorke |
| Children | 7 |
| Education | Middle Temple |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, PC (1 December 1690 – 6 March 1764) was an English lawyer and politician who served as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. He was a close confidant of the Duke of Newcastle, Prime Minister between 1754 and 1756 and 1757 until 1762.