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Nicholas Hume-Loftus 2nd Earl of Ely (11 September 1738 – 12 November 1769) was a British peer and member of the House of Lords briefly styled Viscount Loftus in October 1766. He represented the constituencies of Fethard County Wexford and Bannow Ireland.He became earl of Ely on the death of his father Nicholas Hume-Loftus 1st Earl of Ely in 1766. When he died the earldom became extinct but his other titles were inherited by his uncle.