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Joseph Yorke, 1st Baron Dover (1726/7-92) was a British diplomat noted for his long service as British Ambassador to the Dutch Republic.

Early life
Yorke was born in 17--, the --- son of Earl of Hardwicke.

Diplomatic career
He was appointed British Minister Plenipotentiary to The Hague in 1750.

American War of Independence
As the Anglo-Dutch Treaty stipualated that, the British anticipated receiving active support from the Dutch to put down the rebellion.

he was blamed for takin a "peretory" attitude with the Dutch, further contributing to the breakdown of relations between the two states.

At the outbreak of the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War he left The Hague and returned to Britain.