Family and Education
b. 9 Jan. 1735, 2nd s. of Swynfen Jervis of Meaford in Stone, Staffs., solicitor to the Admiralty and treasurer of Greenwich Hosp., by Elizabeth, da. of George Parker of Park Hall, Staffs. educ. Burton-on-Trent g.s. m. 5 June 1783, his cos. Martha, da. of Sir Thomas Parker, chief baron of the Exchequer 1742-72, s.p. K.B. 28 May 1782; cr. Earl of St. Vincent 23 June 1797.
Offices Held
Entered R.N. 1749; midshipman 1752; lt. 1755; capt. 1760; r.-adm. 1787; v.-adm. 1793; adm. 1795; adm. of the fleet 1821.
P.C. 20 Feb. 1801; first ld. of Admiralty 1801 – 04.
Parlimentarian
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Commons 1754-1790
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JERVIS, Sir John (1735-1823)
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Oxford 1644
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