Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury

English soldier and poet (1583–1648)
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
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Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury

Summary

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury is a human[1]. His place of birth was Eyton on Severn[2]. He was born on March 3, 1583[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 20, 1648[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], historian[9], and soldier[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (261 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's place of birth was Eyton on Severn[2].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury passed away in London[4].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury was born on March 3, 1583[3].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury was born on January 1, 1583[12].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury died on August 20, 1648[5].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury died on August 5, 1648[13].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury died on January 1, 1648[14].
  • Burial took place at St Giles in the Fields, Holborn[15].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's father was Richard Herbert, Lord of Cherbury[16].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's mother was Magdalen Herbert[17].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury was married to Mary Herbert[18].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury was Richard Herbert, 2nd Baron Herbert of Chirbury[19].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury was unknown Herbert[20].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury was unknown Herbert[21].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury was unknown daughter Herbert[22].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury was unknown daughter Herbert[23].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury held citizenship in Kingdom of England[24].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury worked as a poet[7].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury worked as a historian[9].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's professions included soldier[10].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury worked as a politician[25].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[26].
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury held the position of Member of the 1601 Parliament[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury was born in Eyton on Severn[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 3, 1583[3] and January 1, 1583[12]. His father was Richard Herbert, Lord of Cherbury[16]. His mother was Magdalen Herbert[17].

Education

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's education included a stint at University College, Oxford[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], historian[9], soldier[10], and politician[25]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[26], Member of the 1601 Parliament[27], and Member of the 1604-11 Parliament[29].

Personal Life

Among Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's spouses was Mary Herbert[18]. Children include Richard Herbert, 2nd Baron Herbert of Chirbury[19], a politician[30], 1600–1655[31]; unknown Herbert[20]; and unknown daughter Herbert[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 20, 1648[5], August 5, 1648[13], and January 1, 1648[14]. Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury died in London[4]. Burial took place at St Giles in the Fields, Holborn[15].

Why It Matters

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (261 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury born?

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's place of birth was Eyton on Severn[2].

Where did Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury die?

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury died in London[4].

Who were Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's parents?

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's father was Richard Herbert, Lord of Cherbury[16]. Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's mother was Magdalen Herbert[17].

Who was Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury married to?

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury's spouses include Mary Herbert[18].

What did Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury do for work?

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury worked as philosopher[6], poet[7], diplomat[8], historian[9], and soldier[10].

Where did Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury go to school?

Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury was educated at University College, Oxford[28].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [29] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [28] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  27. [14] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  4. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Mother Magdalen Herbert
    Place of burial St Giles in the Fields, Holborn
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