Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney
Henry Sydney, 1st Earl of Romney (March 1641 – 8 April 1704) was an English Army officer, Whig politician and peer who served as Master-General of the Ordnance from 1693 to 1702. He is best known as one of the Immortal Seven, a group of seven Englishmen who drafted an invitation to William of Orange, which led to the November 1688 Glorious Revolution and subsequent deposition of James II of England.
The Right Honourable The Earl of Romney PC | |
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| Master-General of the Ordnance | |
| In office 1693–1702 | |
| Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
| In office March 1692 – May 1693 | |
| Secretary of State for the Northern Department | |
| In office 1690–1692 | |
| Lord Lieutenant of Kent | |
| In office 1689–1704 | |
| Member of Parliament for Tamworth | |
| In office January 1689 – April 1689 | |
| Envoy to the United Provinces | |
| In office June 1679 – 1681 | |
| Member of Parliament for Bramber | |
| In office July 1679 – January 1681 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1641 Paris |
| Died | 8 April 1704 (aged 63) St James's, London |
| Resting place | St James's Church, Piccadilly |
| Nationality | English |
| Political party | Whig |
| Occupation | Soldier and politician |
| Military service | |
| Years of service | 1678–1694 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Colonel, First Foot Guards |
| Battles/wars | Williamite War in Ireland The Boyne; Waterford; First Limerick |
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