b. 31 May 1757, 1st s. of Hon. Charles Yorke.educ. Harrow 1770-1; Queens’, Camb. 1775-6; Grand Tour. m. 24 July 1782, Lady Elizabeth Lindsay, da. of James, 5th Earl of Balcarres [S], 2s. 4da. suc. uncle as 3rd Earl of Hardwicke 16 May 1790; K.G. 25 Nov. 1803.
Offices Held
Ld. lt. Cambs. 1790 – d. P.C. 17 Mar. 1801; ld. lt. [I] Mar. 1801 – Mar. 1806; high steward Camb. Univ. 1806 – d.