Earl of Rochester I Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
EARL OF ROCHESTER I
Died: 1711
Biography
LAWRENCE HYDE (1641-1711) was First Lord of the Treasury (1679-1685) and a close advisor of King Charles II, rewarded in 1682 with the hereditary title of Earl of Rochester. He lost favor with Charles' brother and successor, King James II (1685-1688), for refusing to convert to Catholicism, and in consequence was moved to the formally higher but actually less powerful and lucrative position of Lord High Treasurer. The expression "kicked upstairs," was first used in reference to this transfer. Hyde acted as an intermediary in negotiations between Charles II and William of Orange during the Glorious Revolution of 1688, at first opposing enthroning William but later serving under the new King William III.
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EARL OF ROCHESTER I (LAWRENCE HYDE) - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/16/1680 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 44062As First Lord of the Treasury for King Charles II, he orders 60 pounds payment as reward to a former official for his efficient collection of taxes Manuscript Document signed: "L. Hyde" as First Lord of the Treasury, and "J.…"Price: $625.00
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SIDNEY GODOLPHIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/07/1679 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 44061Partly Printed DS: "S. Godolphin", "L. Hyde" and "Ed Dering", 1p, 9½x13½. Whitehall Treasury Chambers, 1679 July 7. "To Our very loving Friend, Sir Robert Howard Kt. Auditor of the Receipt of His Majesties Exchequer." An order to pay two soldiers.
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