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]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]

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[7].
  • Edward Herbert's mother was Jane ferch Huw[8].
  • Edward Herbert was married to Margaret Smith[9].
  • A child of Edward Herbert was Edward Herbert[10].
  • A child of Edward Herbert was Charles Herbert[11].
  • A child of Edward Herbert was Margaret Herbert[12].
  • A child of Edward Herbert was Arthur Herbert, 1st Earl of Torrington[13].
  • A child of Edward Herbert was Vera Herbert[14].
  • Edward Herbert held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • 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[16].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[17].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[18].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of the 1626 Parliament[19].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[20].
  • Edward Herbert held the position of Member of the April 1640 Parliament[21].
  • Edward Herbert was a member of Short Parliament[22].
  • Edward Herbert was a member of 4th Parliament of King James I[23].
  • Edward Herbert was a member of 2nd Parliament of King Charles I[24].
  • Edward Herbert is recorded as male[25].
  • Edward Herbert's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edward Herbert's family name is recorded as Herbert[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Herbert was born on January 1, 1591[2]. His father was Charles Herbert[7]. His mother was Jane ferch Huw[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and judge[5]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[16], Member of the 1621-22 Parliament[17], Member of the 1625 Parliament[18], Member of the 1626 Parliament[19], Member of the 1628-29 Parliament[20], and Member of the April 1640 Parliament[21].

Personal Life

Edward Herbert was married to Margaret Smith[9]. Children include he[10], a judge[28], 1645–1698[29], of Kingdom of England[30]; Charles Herbert[11], 1642–1691[31]; Margaret Herbert[12]; Arthur Herbert, 1st Earl of Torrington[13], a politician[32], 1647–1716[33], of Kingdom of Great Britain[34]; and Vera Herbert[14].

Death and Burial

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

Why It Matters

Edward Herbert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Who were Edward Herbert's parents?

Edward Herbert's father was Charles Herbert[7]. Edward Herbert's mother was Jane ferch Huw[8].

Who was Edward Herbert married to?

Edward Herbert's spouses include Margaret Smith[9].

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. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id → 1051901847
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  2. 10w ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Six degrees of francis bacon id → 10005826
    Open library id → OL2253147A
    Given name → Edward
    Werelate person id → Edward_Herbert_(politician)_(1)
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