Edward Herbert

English politician; (1591-1658)
Person human Q5343432
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Edward Herbert

Summary

Edward Herbert is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1591[2]. He died on January 1, 1658[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and judge[5].

Key Facts

  • Edward Herbert was born on January 1, 1591[2].
  • Edward Herbert died on January 1, 1658[3].
  • Edward Herbert's father was Charles Herbert[6].
  • Edward Herbert's mother was Jane ferch Huw[7].
  • Edward Herbert was married to Margaret Smith[8].
  • A child of Edward Herbert was Edward Herbert[9].
  • A child of Edward Herbert was Charles Herbert[10].
  • A child of Edward Herbert was Margaret Herbert[11].
  • A child of Edward Herbert was Arthur Herbert, 1st Earl of Torrington[12].
  • A child of Edward Herbert was Vera Herbert[13].
  • Edward Herbert held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
  • Edward Herbert's professions included politician[4].
  • Edward Herbert's professions included judge[5].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[16].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[17].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of the 1626 Parliament[18].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[19].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[20].
  • Edward Herbert was a member of Short Parliament[21].
  • Edward Herbert was a member of 4th Parliament of King James I[22].
  • Edward Herbert was a member of 2nd Parliament of King Charles I[23].
  • Edward Herbert is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Herbert's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Herbert's family name is recorded as Herbert[26].

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Origins and Family

Edward Herbert was born on January 1, 1591[2]. His father was Charles Herbert[6]. His mother was Jane ferch Huw[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and judge[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[15], Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[16], Member of the 1625 Parliament[17], Member of the 1626 Parliament[18], Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[19], and Member of the April 1640 Parliament[20].

Personal Life

Edward Herbert was married to Margaret Smith[8]. Children include he[9], a judge[27], 1645–1698[28], of Kingdom of England[29]; Charles Herbert[10], 1642–1691[30]; Margaret Herbert[11]; Arthur Herbert, 1st Earl of Torrington[12], a politician[31], 1647–1716[32], of Kingdom of Great Britain[33]; and Vera Herbert[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Herbert died on January 1, 1658[3].

FAQs

Who were Edward Herbert's parents?

Edward Herbert's father was Charles Herbert[6]. Edward Herbert's mother was Jane ferch Huw[7].

Who was Edward Herbert married to?

Edward Herbert's spouses include Margaret Smith[8].

What did Edward Herbert do for work?

Edward Herbert worked as politician[4] and judge[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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