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John Robethon

1660 – 1722

Hanoverian and British politician

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Lived 1660 – 1722 (aged 61–62). John Robethon was a politician.

John Robethon, originally Jean Robethon (died 1722) was a French Huguenot diplomat naturalised English. He served as secretary to William III and to George I of Great Britain.

Life Robethon was born at Authon-du-Perche, north-west France, into a Calvinist family. He is said to have joined the service of King William III when Prince of Orange only. He came to England about 1689, and was naturalised in 1693, being employed by William III, at first in a humble capacity. In 1693 he acted as secretary to Baron Schütz, the Hanoverian envoy in London. Afterwards he passed into the service of the Earl of Portland who, when ambassador to Paris in 1698, took Robethon with him.

In September 1698, Robethon became private secretary to William III. Among William's correspondents, Robethon made an important contact in George William, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, who visited England in 1701. On William's death in 1702, Robethon transferred his services to the Duke, who died in 1705. Robethon then was employed by his son-in-law, George Lewis, the future George I of Great Britain. He died in London on 14 April 1722.

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Important facts

Born
1660, Authon
Birth century
Died
1722, London
Occupation
Also known as
Jean de Robéthon, John de Robethon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Robethon?

Hanoverian and British politician

When was John Robethon born?

John Robethon was born in 1660 in Authon.

When did John Robethon die?

John Robethon died in 1722 in London.

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John Robethon was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Robethon

· Wikidata: Q11723719

· DBpedia: John Robethon

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