Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis

British peer and Tory politician (1785–1848)
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Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis

Summary

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis is a human[1]. He was born in Montgomeryshire[2]. He was born on March 22, 1785[3]. He passed away in Welshpool[4]. He died on January 17, 1848[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montgomeryshire[2], Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis…
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis passed away in Welshpool[4].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was born on March 22, 1785[3].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis died on January 17, 1848[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Welshpool[8].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's father was Edward Clive, 1st Earl of Powis[9].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's mother was Henrietta Clive, Countess of Powis[10].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was married to Lucy Herbert, Countess of Powis[11].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was Percy Herbert[12].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was Edward Herbert, 3rd Earl of Powis[13].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was unknown daughter Herbert[14].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was Lady Lucy Caroline Herbert[15].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was Lady Charlotte Elizabeth Herbert[16].
  • A child of Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was George Herbert[17].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's professions included politician[6].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was educated at University of Cambridge[26].
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's education included a stint at Eton College[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's place of birth was Montgomeryshire[2]. He was born on March 22, 1785[3]. His father was Edward Clive, 1st Earl of Powis[9]. His mother was Henrietta Clive, Countess of Powis[10].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[26], Eton College[27], and St John's College[28].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1837[31]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1835[34]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1832[37]; member of the House of Lords[23], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1801[40]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1831[43]; and member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1806[46].

Recognition

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis received the Order of the Garter[47].

Personal Life

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was married to Lucy Herbert, Countess of Powis[11]. Children include Percy Herbert[12], a politician[48], 1822–1876[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[51]; Edward Herbert, 3rd Earl of Powis[13], a politician[52], 1818–1891[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54]; unknown daughter Herbert[14]; Lady Lucy Caroline Herbert[15]; Lady Charlotte Elizabeth Herbert[16]; and George Herbert[17]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party[55] and Tories[56].

Death and Burial

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis died on January 17, 1848[5]. He died in Welshpool[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Welshpool[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis born?

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's place of birth was Montgomeryshire[2].

Where did Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis die?

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis died in Welshpool[4].

Who were Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's parents?

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's father was Edward Clive, 1st Earl of Powis[9]. Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's mother was Henrietta Clive, Countess of Powis[10].

Who was Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis married to?

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis's spouses include Lucy Herbert, Countess of Powis[11].

What did Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis do for work?

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis worked as politician[6].

Where did Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis go to school?

Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis was educated at University of Cambridge[26], Eton College[27], and St John's College[28].

What awards did Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[47].

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Class ancestry

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    Candidacy in election 1837 United Kingdom general election, 1832 United Kingdom general election, 1835 United Kingdom general election +7
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