Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke

English noble (1538-1601)
Person human Q969874
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Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke

Summary

Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1538[2]. He died in Wilton[3]. He died on January 19, 1601[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke passed away in Wilton[3].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was born on January 1, 1538[2].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke died on January 19, 1601[4].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke is buried at Salisbury Cathedral[7].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's father was William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke[8].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's mother was Anne Herbert, Countess of Pembroke[9].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was married to Katherine Grey[10].
  • Among Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's spouses was Lady Katherine Talbot[11].
  • Among Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's spouses was Mary Sidney[12].
  • A child of Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke[13].
  • A child of Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke[14].
  • A child of Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was unknown daughter Herbert[15].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke worked as a politician[5].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Wales[17].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire[18].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Somerset[19].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Monmouthshire[20].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke received the Order of the Garter[21].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke is recorded as male[22].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's noble title is recorded as Earl of Pembroke[24].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's Commons category is recorded as Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke[25].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's family name is recorded as Herbert[26].
  • Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's given name is recorded as Henry[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke was born on January 1, 1538[2]. His father was William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke[8]. His mother was Anne Herbert, Countess of Pembroke[9].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke worked as a politician[5]. Positions held include Lord Lieutenant of Wales[17], a position[28], founded in 1587[29]; Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire[18], a position[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Somerset[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Lord Lieutenant of Monmouthshire[20], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Recognition

Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke received the Order of the Garter[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Katherine Grey[10], 1540–1568[35], of Kingdom of England[36]; Lady Katherine Talbot[11], 1549–1576[37]; and Mary Sidney[12], a poet[38], 1561–1621[39], of Kingdom of England[40], specialised in poetry[41]. Children include Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke[13], a politician[42], 1584–1650[43], of Kingdom of England[44], awarded the Knight of the Garter[45]; William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke[14], a politician[46], 1580–1630[47], of Kingdom of England[48], awarded the Knight of the Garter[49]; and unknown daughter Herbert[15].

Death and Burial

Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke died on January 19, 1601[4]. He died in Wilton[3]. Burial took place at Salisbury Cathedral[7].

Why It Matters

Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where did Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke die?

Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke passed away in Wilton[3].

Who were Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's parents?

Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's father was William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke[8]. Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's mother was Anne Herbert, Countess of Pembroke[9].

Who was Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke married to?

Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke's spouses include Katherine Grey[10], Lady Katherine Talbot[11], and Mary Sidney[12].

What did Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke do for work?

Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke worked as politician[5].

What awards did Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[21].

References

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  22. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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