Hill, Richard, 1656?-1727

Epithet: surveyor

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Richard Hill (1655-1727), diplomat, was envoy extraordinary to the Elector of Bavaria at Brussels, 1696; Ambassador at The Hague and Lord of the Admiralty, 1699; and Envoy to Savoy, 1703-1706, where he gained the adhesion of the Duke to the Grand Alliance against France. He was apppointed Ambassador to The Hague and Brussels in 1710, but declined because of ill-health.

From the guide to the Richard Hill: Letters and Papers, 1695-1715, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)

Epithet: Commissioner for Prizes

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Epithet: of Bransford in Leigh, county Worcestershire

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Epithet: of Egerton Ch 8079

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Hill was a statesman and diplomatist who received his B.A. from St. John's College, Cambridge, in 1675. He was appointed deputy-paymaster to the army in Flanders, and then in 1696, became envoy extraordinary to the elector of Bavaria at Brussels. In 1699, he became ambassador to the Hague and a lord of the treasury. In 1702, he became one of the council to Prince George of Denmark, and in 1703, he was appointed envoy extraordinary to the Duke of Savoy.

From the description of Hill papers, 1695-1709. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80233997

From the description of Hill papers, 1695-1709. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702147238

From the guide to the Richard Hill Collection, 1955-1957, 1955-1957, (University of Maryland)