Auberon Herbert

British politician (1838–1906)
Person human Q2056806
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Summary

Auberon Herbert was born on June 18, 1838[1], in Highclere[2]. He died on November 5, 1906[3], in Burley[4]. He worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Henry Herbert, 3rd Earl of Carnarvon[9]
  • Mother: Henrietta Howard-Molyneux-Howard[10]
  • Spouse: Florence Cowper[11]
  • Child: Rolf Herbert[12], Claire Herbert[13], Auberon Herbert, 9th Baron Lucas[14], Nan Ino Cooper, Baroness Lucas[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
  • Position held: member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17]
  • Educated at: St John's College[18], Eton College[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Member of political party: Liberal Party[21]
  • Family name: Herbert[22]
  • Given name: Auberon[23]
  • Work location: London[24]
  • Described by source: Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[25], Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[26], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • Name in native language: Auberon Herbert[29]
  • Sibling: Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon[30], Eveline Herbert[31]
  • Contributed to creative work: Popular Science[32]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020[33]
  • Writing language: English[34]
  • P14397: 5892[35]
  • P14536: 403516[36]

Why It Matters

Auberon Herbert has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Auberon Herbert born?

Auberon Herbert's place of birth was Highclere[2].

Where did Auberon Herbert die?

Auberon Herbert passed away in Burley[4].

Who were Auberon Herbert's parents?

Auberon Herbert's father was Henry Herbert, 3rd Earl of Carnarvon[9]. Auberon Herbert's mother was Henrietta Howard-Molyneux-Howard[10].

Who was Auberon Herbert married to?

Auberon Herbert's spouses include Florence Cowper[11].

What did Auberon Herbert do for work?

Auberon Herbert worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], and politician[7].

Where did Auberon Herbert go to school?

Auberon Herbert was educated at St John's College[18] and Eton College[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 29d ago · Stv26 · 2026-09-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Auberon Herbert, circa 1890s.png
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  4. 10w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 403516
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  6. 21w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 → 5892
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  7. 23w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Henry Herbert, 3rd Earl of Carnarvon
    On focus list of wikimedia project → TP updated between September 2019 and August 2020
    Contributed to creative work → Popular Science
    Instance of → —
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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