Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester

The Right Honourable The Earl of Rochester KG PC
Portrait by Willem Wissing
Chief Minister of Great Britain First Lord of the Treasury
In office 1679–1684
Monarch	Charles II
Preceded by	The Earl of Essex
Succeeded by	The Lord Godolphin
Lord President of the Council
In office 24 August 1684 – 18 February 1685
Monarchs	Charles II James II
Preceded by	The Earl of Radnor
Succeeded by	The Marquess of Halifax
In office 21 September 1710 – 13 June 1711
Monarch	Anne
Preceded by	Lord Somers
Succeeded by	The Duke of Buckingham and Normanby
Chief Minister of Great Britain Lord High Treasurer
In office 1685–1686
Monarch	James II
Preceded by	The Lord Godolphin as Lord High Treasurer Commission
Succeeded by	The Lord Belasyse as Lord High Treasurer Commission
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
In office 1700–1703
Monarchs	William III Anne
Preceded by	Lords Justices
Succeeded by	The Duke of Ormonde
Personal details
Born	March 1642 England
Died	2 May 1711 London, England
Resting place	Westminster Abbey
Political party	Tory
Spouse	Lady Henrietta Boyle
Children	4, including Henry Hyde
Parent(s)	Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon Frances Aylesbury

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, KG, PC (March 1642 – 2 May 1711) was an English statesman and writer. He was originally a supporter of James II but later supported the Glorious Revolution in 1688. He held high office under Queen Anne, daughter of his sister Anne Hyde, but their frequent disagreements limited his influence.