Family and Education
b. 24 June 1724, 3rd s. of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, and bro. of Hon. Charles, John and Philip Yorke. educ. Dr. Newcome’s, Hackney. m. 23 Jan. 1783, Christiana Charlotte Margaret, Baroness de Stöcken, da. of Johan Henrik, Baron de Stöcken of Denmark, wid. of Baron de Boctzalaer of Holland, s.p. K.B. 23 Mar. 1761; cr. Baron Dover 18 Sept. 1788.
Offices Held
Ensign 2 Ft. Gds. 1741, lt. and capt. 1743; capt. and lt.-col. 1 Ft. Gds. 1745; a.d.c. to the Duke of Cumberland 1745 – 49; a.d.c. to the King 1749 – 58; col. army 1749; col. 9 Ft. 1755 – 59; maj-gen. 1758; col. 8 Drags. 1759 – 60, 5 Drags. 1760 – 87; lt.-gen. 1760; gen. 1777; col. 11 Lt. Drags. 1787 – 89, 1 Life Gds. 1789 – d.
Sec. to Paris embassy 1749 – 51, minister at The Hague 1751 – 61, ambassador 1761 – 80; P.C. 29 June 1768.
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Commons 1715-1754
Web Title
YORKE, Hon. Joseph (1724-92)
Will
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Oxford 1644
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Religion