John Hervey

John Hervey may refer to:

  • John Hervey (c.1353-c.1411), MP for Bedfordshire
  • John Hervey, 1st Earl of Bristol (1665–1751), Member of Parliament (MP) for Bury St Edmunds
  • John Hervey, 2nd Baron Hervey (1696–1743), son of the above, also MP for Bury St Edmunds
  • John Hervey, 7th Marquess of Bristol (1954–1999), descendant of the above
  • John Hervey, Lord Hervey (1757–1796)
  • John Hervey (1616-1680), British MP for Hythe
  • John Hervey (1696-1764), British MP for Wallingford and Reigate
  • John L. Hervey (1870-1947), American equine historian

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