PHILIP DORMER STANHOPE, 4TH EARL OF (1694-1773).-Statesman and letter-writer, was the eldest _s._ of the 3rd Earl. After being at Trinity Coll., Camb., he sat in the House of Commons until his accession to the peerage in 1726. He filled many high offices, including those of Ambassador to Holland, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and Sec. of State.