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Sir Herbert Taylor | |
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![]() Sir Herbert Taylor by John Simpson | |
Private Secretary to the Sovereign | |
In office 1830–1837 | |
Monarch | William IV |
Preceded by | Sir William Knighton, Bt. |
Succeeded by | Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (unofficial) |
In office 1805–1811 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | New post |
Succeeded by | Col. Sir John McMahon, Bt. |
Personal details | |
Born | 29 September 1775 Bifrons, Kent |
Died | 20 March 1839 Rome | (aged 63)
Nationality | British |
Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Taylor GCB GCH (29 September 1775 – 20 March 1839) was the first Private Secretary to the Sovereign of the United Kingdom, serving George III, George IV, and William IV.