Frederick Hervey, 8th Marquess of Bristol
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Frederick William Augustus Hervey, 8th Marquess of Bristol (born 19 October 1979), succeeded his elder half-brother the 7th Marquess
(1954–1999) in January 1999 as Marquess of Bristol
. He is also the 12th Earl of Bristol, Earl Jermyn of Horningsheath in the County of Suffolk, 13th Baron Hervey of Ickworth in the County of Suffolk, and Hereditary High Steward of the Liberty of St Edmund (which encompasses the entire ex county of West Suffolk). Lord Bristol is the youngest marquess in the kingdom.
Lord Bristol became heir to the 7th Marquess in January 1998 upon the death of his half-brother, Lord Nicholas Hervey
(1961–1998). The 8th Marquess is the only son of the late 6th Marquess
by his third wife, the former Yvonne Sutton. He is the brother of media personalities Lady Victoria Hervey
(born 1976) and Lady Isabella Hervey
(born 1982).
He was educated at St Maur School in Monaco
, Sunningdale School
, Eton
, and Edinburgh University, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce
degree.
Lord Bristol has expressed bitter disappointment at the sale of the right to residence in the East Wing of Ickworth House
, the family seat since the 15th century, by the 7th Marquess in 1998 and has vigorously criticized the National Trust
for not reselling what would have been the remaining term of that leasehold to him on the death of the 7th Marquess. The National Trust has converted the East Wing into a hotel for the public. However, in 2009, Sir Simon Jenkins
, the newly appointed chairman of the National Trust, stated his interest in allowing Lord Bristol to live somewhere on the property as part of his intended programme to enliven National Trust properties with residents who have a family connection. "He's a young chap and he's desperate to move back to Ickworth ...," Sir Simon stated, adding, "I believe he has a huge interest in re-establishing a link between a major public attraction and his family that built it, I think it is in our interest for the Marquesses of Bristol to be living there.
Lord Bristol's godparents include King Fuad II
and his former wife, Queen Fadila of Egypt, Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia
, Prince Nikita Romanoff of Russia, and the Countess of Dundonald
. Leka, Crown Prince of Albania
is his sister Lady Victoria Hervey's godfather.
He is patron of several organisations, such as Gwrych Castle
Preservation Trust, and the Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds. He is Trustee of General Sir William Hervey's Charitable Trust, and Trustee and Chairman of The Ickworth Church Conservation Trust.
John Hervey, 7th Marquess of Bristol
Frederick William John Augustus Hervey, 7th Marquess of Bristol , also known as John Jermyn and John Hervey, was a British aristocrat and businessman, notable for his wealth, drug addiction, imprisonment on drugs charges, homosexuality and flamboyant lifestyle.-Family:John was born five years into...
(1954–1999) in January 1999 as Marquess of Bristol
Marquess of Bristol
Marquess of Bristol is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom held by the Hervey family since 1826. The Marquess's subsidiary titles are: Earl of Bristol , Earl Jermyn, of Horningsheath in the County of Suffolk , and Baron Hervey, of Ickworth in the County of Suffolk...
. He is also the 12th Earl of Bristol, Earl Jermyn of Horningsheath in the County of Suffolk, 13th Baron Hervey of Ickworth in the County of Suffolk, and Hereditary High Steward of the Liberty of St Edmund (which encompasses the entire ex county of West Suffolk). Lord Bristol is the youngest marquess in the kingdom.
Lord Bristol became heir to the 7th Marquess in January 1998 upon the death of his half-brother, Lord Nicholas Hervey
Lord Nicholas Hervey
Lord Frederick William Charles Nicholas Wentworth Hervey was the only child born to the 6th Marquess of Bristol by his second wife Lord Frederick William Charles Nicholas Wentworth Hervey (26 November 1961–26 January 1998) was the only child born to the 6th Marquess of Bristol by his second...
(1961–1998). The 8th Marquess is the only son of the late 6th Marquess
Victor Hervey, 6th Marquess of Bristol
Victor Frederick Cochrane Hervey, 6th Marquess of Bristol , was a British aristocrat and businessman. He is notable for having served a jail term for jewel theft...
by his third wife, the former Yvonne Sutton. He is the brother of media personalities Lady Victoria Hervey
Lady Victoria Hervey
Lady Victoria Frederica Isabella Hervey is an English model, socialite, aristocrat and former "It girl".- Background :Lady Victoria is the elder daughter of the 6th Marquess of Bristol and his third wife Yvonne Marie Sutton. She is the older sister of the 8th Marquess of Bristol and of Lady...
(born 1976) and Lady Isabella Hervey
Lady Isabella Hervey
Lady Isabella Frederica Louisa Hervey is a British socialite, model, and actress. She is the youngest daughter of the 6th Marquess of Bristol and his third wife Yvonne Marie Sutton, half-sister of the 7th Marquess of Bristol, and Lord Nicholas Hervey, both deceased, and sister of the 8th Marquess...
(born 1982).
He was educated at St Maur School in Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
, Sunningdale School
Sunningdale School
Sunningdale School is a family-run boys' preparatory independent school of around 100 pupils, situated in Sunningdale in Berkshire, close to London, England.-Introduction:...
, Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
, and Edinburgh University, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
A Bachelor of Commerce is an undergraduate degree in commerce and related subjects. The degree is also known as the Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, or BCA...
degree.
Lord Bristol has expressed bitter disappointment at the sale of the right to residence in the East Wing of Ickworth House
Ickworth House
Ickworth House is a country house outside Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. It is a neoclassical structure topped by a giant rotunda in a park extending to 1800 acres. It is in the care of the National Trust, and, as part of the Ickworth House, Park & Garden property, is open to the...
, the family seat since the 15th century, by the 7th Marquess in 1998 and has vigorously criticized the National Trust
National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty
The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as the National Trust, is a conservation organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
for not reselling what would have been the remaining term of that leasehold to him on the death of the 7th Marquess. The National Trust has converted the East Wing into a hotel for the public. However, in 2009, Sir Simon Jenkins
Simon Jenkins
Sir Simon David Jenkins is a British newspaper columnist and author, and since November 2008 has been chairman of the National Trust. He currently writes columns for both The Guardian and London's Evening Standard, and was previously a commentator for The Times, which he edited from 1990 to 1992...
, the newly appointed chairman of the National Trust, stated his interest in allowing Lord Bristol to live somewhere on the property as part of his intended programme to enliven National Trust properties with residents who have a family connection. "He's a young chap and he's desperate to move back to Ickworth ...," Sir Simon stated, adding, "I believe he has a huge interest in re-establishing a link between a major public attraction and his family that built it, I think it is in our interest for the Marquesses of Bristol to be living there.
Lord Bristol's godparents include King Fuad II
Fuad II of Egypt
Fuad II was the last King of Egypt and Sudan.- Biography :He ascended the throne on 26 July 1952 upon the abdication of his father King Farouk I following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952...
and his former wife, Queen Fadila of Egypt, Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia
Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia
Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia was a member of the House of Karađorđević.-Early life and education:...
, Prince Nikita Romanoff of Russia, and the Countess of Dundonald
Earl of Dundonald
Earl of Dundonald is a title in the Peerage of Scotland.The Earldom was created in 1669 for the Scottish soldier and politician William Cochrane, 1st Earl of Dundonald, along with the subsidiary title of Lord Cochrane of Paisley and Ochiltree, with remainder to his heirs male, failing which to his...
. Leka, Crown Prince of Albania
Leka, Crown Prince of Albania
Leka, Crown Prince of Albania was the only son of King Zog of Albania and his queen, Géraldine Apponyi de Nagyappony. He was called Crown Prince Skander at birth...
is his sister Lady Victoria Hervey's godfather.
He is patron of several organisations, such as Gwrych Castle
Gwrych Castle
Gwrych Castle is a Grade I listed 19th century country house near Abergele in Conwy county borough, North Wales.-History:Gwrych Castle was erected between 1819 and 1825 at the behest of Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh, grandfather of Winifred Cochrane, Countess of Dundonald. From 1894 until 1924,...
Preservation Trust, and the Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds. He is Trustee of General Sir William Hervey's Charitable Trust, and Trustee and Chairman of The Ickworth Church Conservation Trust.