Mounting concerns in British government circles of a possible conflict with France and the disruptions to Ireland's political scene caused by the ongoing crisis eventually led to the Duke being replaced as viceroy by the Marquess of Hartington in March 1755.
Growing worries in British government circles about a potential conflict with France and the political turmoil in Ireland resulting from the ongoing crisis eventually led to the Duke being replaced as viceroy by the Marquess of Hartington in March 1755.