1894. Chesterfield was distinguished at the court of George II, and was sent as ambassador extraordinary to Holland. He was made a knight of the garter and received the appointment of lord steward of the household. Chesterfield was found among the opponents of Sir Robert Walpole. In 1745 he was appointed lord-lieutenant of Ireland, and afterwards became secretary of state. He is now better known by his Advice to His Son, than by his public services. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.