Thomas Villiers, 2nd Earl of Clarendon
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Thomas Villiers, 2nd Earl of Clarendon (25 December 1753-7 March 1824), known as Lord Hyde from 1776 to 1786, was a British peer and Member of Parliament.
Clarendon was the eldest son of Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon and his wife Lady Charlotte Capell. He was elected to the House of Commons for Christchurch in 1774, a seat he held until 1780. He later represented Helston between 1780 and 1786, when he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords.
Lord Clarendon died in March 1824, aged 70, and was succeeded in his titles by his younger brother John Charles Villiers.
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| Preceded by Thomas Villiers |
Earl of Clarendon | Succeeded by John Charles Villiers |
