George Hamilton Seymour
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Sir George Hamilton Seymour GCB, GCH, PC (21 September 1797-2 February 1880) was a British diplomat.
Seymour was the son of Lord George Seymour and Isabella, daughter of Reverend the Honourable William Hamilton. He married the Honourable Gertrude, daughter of General Henry Trevor, 21st Baron Dacre, in 1831. They had several children. He died in February 1880, aged 82.[1]
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Seymour, George Hamilton". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lord Burghersh (as Minister) |
British Resident to Tuscany 1830–1835 |
Succeeded by Hon. Ralph Abercromby |
| Preceded by The Lord Howard de Walden |
British Minister to Portugal 1846–1851 |
Succeeded by ? |
| Preceded by Hon. John Bloomfield |
British Minister to Russia 1851–1854 |
Succeeded by None due to the Crimean War (The Lord Wodehouse from 1856) |
| Preceded by The Earl of Westmorland |
British Minister to Austria 1855–1858 |
Succeeded by Lord Augustus Loftus |
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