Johann Philipp von Hattorf
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Johann Philipp von Hattorf (6 March 1682 – 3 September 1737) was a Hanoverian
minister
and head of the German Chancery
in London
from 1723 until 1737. He was the son of Johann von Hattorf and Anna Mülle, and married Marie Margarethe von Molan on 29 July 1705. Hattorf was one of fifteen ministers and advisers who came to Great Britain
with George I
in 1714. From that year until 1723, he served as secretary of the German Chancery with Andreas Gottlieb von Bernstorff
as head. In July 1719, Hattorf and Northern Secretary James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope
, pushed Bernstorff out of office, leaving Hanoverian politics to fall into the hands of British
ministers. Hans Caspar von Bothmer
took over as de facto head of the Chancery in 1720 until Bernstorff formally retired in 1723. From that time on, Hattorf was the official Chancery office head, although Bothmer continued in his role as unofficial head until his own death in 1732. Unlike his predecessor, Hattorf lacked political confidence during the reigns of George I and George II
and died quietly in 1837 at Hampton Court, being succeeded in his role by Ernst von Steinberg
. He left behind one daughter, Johanne Louise.
Electorate of Hanover
The Electorate of Brunswick-Lüneburg was the ninth Electorate of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation...
minister
Privy Council of Hanover
The Privy Council of the Electorate of Brunswick-Lüneburg, popularly known as Hanover, was the administrative branch of the electoral government of Hanover. Its members were known as ministers and often controlled indirectly the other branches of the government, except the military which was...
and head of the German Chancery
German Chancery
The German Chancery was the official name given to the office of the Hanoverian ministry in London during the years of personal union between Great Britain and the Electorate of Hanover from 1714 until 1837...
in London
London
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from 1723 until 1737. He was the son of Johann von Hattorf and Anna Mülle, and married Marie Margarethe von Molan on 29 July 1705. Hattorf was one of fifteen ministers and advisers who came to Great Britain
Kingdom of Great Britain
The former Kingdom of Great Britain, sometimes described as the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain', That the Two Kingdoms of Scotland and England, shall upon the 1st May next ensuing the date hereof, and forever after, be United into One Kingdom by the Name of GREAT BRITAIN. was a sovereign...
with George I
George I of Great Britain
George I was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1 August 1714 until his death, and ruler of the Duchy and Electorate of Brunswick-Lüneburg in the Holy Roman Empire from 1698....
in 1714. From that year until 1723, he served as secretary of the German Chancery with Andreas Gottlieb von Bernstorff
Andreas Gottlieb von Bernstorff
Andreas Gottlieb von Bernstorff, Baron von Bernstorff was prime minister of the electorate of Hanover from 1709 to 1714 and head of the German Chancery in London from 1714 to 1723....
as head. In July 1719, Hattorf and Northern Secretary James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope
James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope
James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope PC was a British statesman and soldier who effectively served as Chief Minister between 1717 and 1721. He is probably best remembered for his service during War of the Spanish Succession...
, pushed Bernstorff out of office, leaving Hanoverian politics to fall into the hands of British
Kingdom of Great Britain
The former Kingdom of Great Britain, sometimes described as the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain', That the Two Kingdoms of Scotland and England, shall upon the 1st May next ensuing the date hereof, and forever after, be United into One Kingdom by the Name of GREAT BRITAIN. was a sovereign...
ministers. Hans Caspar von Bothmer
Hans Caspar von Bothmer
Hans Caspar von Bothmer was a Hanoverian diplomat and politician. He is most notable for his time spent in Britain after 1701, when he served as an advisor to several British monarchs....
took over as de facto head of the Chancery in 1720 until Bernstorff formally retired in 1723. From that time on, Hattorf was the official Chancery office head, although Bothmer continued in his role as unofficial head until his own death in 1732. Unlike his predecessor, Hattorf lacked political confidence during the reigns of George I and George II
George II of Great Britain
George II was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Archtreasurer and Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 until his death.George was the last British monarch born outside Great Britain. He was born and brought up in Northern Germany...
and died quietly in 1837 at Hampton Court, being succeeded in his role by Ernst von Steinberg
Ernst von Steinberg
Ernst Steinberg, Baron von Steinberg was a Hanoverian minister and head of the German Chancery in London from 1737 until 1748. He was the son of Georg von Steinberg and Eva von Korff. He married Marie Luise von Wendt in 1726 and replaced Johann Philipp von Hattorf as German Chancery head upon his...
. He left behind one daughter, Johanne Louise.
Sources
- Leo van Pas, Genealogics.org (Accessed 18 August 2009).
- Jeremy BlackJeremy BlackJeremy Black may refer to:*Sir Jeremy Black , British admiral*Jeremy Black , drummer for Apollo Sunshine and Mouth Music*Jeremy Black , British military historian...
, George II: Puppet of the Politicians? (Exeter: UP, 2007). - Ragnhild HattonRagnhild HattonRagnhild Marie Hatton, Ragnhild Marie Hatton, Ragnhild Marie Hatton, (born in Bergen, Norway on 10 January 1913 - died in London on 16 May 1995, was professor of International History at the London School of Economics...
, George I (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2001).