Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon

British politician and leading member of the Conservative Party (1831-1890)
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Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon

Summary

Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 24, 1831[3]. He died in Portman Square[4]. He died on June 29, 1890[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (439 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was born in London[2].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon died in Portman Square[4].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was born on June 24, 1831[3].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon died on June 29, 1890[5].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon's father was Henry Herbert, 3rd Earl of Carnarvon[9].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon's mother was Henrietta Howard-Molyneux-Howard[10].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was married to Elizabeth Howard[11].
  • Among Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon's spouses was Evelyn Stanhope[12].
  • A child of Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon[13].
  • A child of Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was Aubrey Herbert[14].
  • A child of Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was Lady Winifred Herbert[15].
  • A child of Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was Lady Margaret Herbert[16].
  • A child of Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was Lady Victoria Herbert[17].
  • A child of Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was Mervyn Herbert[18].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies[20].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire[23].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon's education included a stint at Christ Church[24].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was educated at Eton College[25].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon… he was born on June 24, 1831[3]. His father was Henry Herbert, 3rd Earl of Carnarvon[9]. His mother was Henrietta Howard-Molyneux-Howard[10].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[24], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[25], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and archaeologist[7]. Positions held include Secretary of State for the Colonies[20], a position[35], in Kingdom of Great Britain[36], founded in 1768[37]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1171[40]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1801[43]; and Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire[23], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Howard[11], an aristocrat[48], 1856–1929[49], of United Kingdom[50] and Evelyn Stanhope[12], 1834–1875[51]. Children include George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon[13], an anthropologist[52], 1866–1923[53], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[54]; Aubrey Herbert[14], a diplomat[55], 1880–1923[56], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[57]; Lady Winifred Herbert[15], 1864–1933[58]; Lady Margaret Herbert[16], an aristocrat[59], 1870–1958[60], of United Kingdom[61]; Lady Victoria Herbert[17], an aristocrat[62], 1874–1957[63], of United Kingdom[64]; and Mervyn Herbert[18], a cricketer[65], 1882–1929[66], of United Kingdom[67]. Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was affiliated with the Conservative Party[68].

Death and Burial

Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon died on June 29, 1890[5]. He passed away in Portman Square[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (439 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon born?

Born in London[2], Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon…

Where did Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon die?

Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon died in Portman Square[4].

Who were Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon's parents?

Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon's father was Henry Herbert, 3rd Earl of Carnarvon[9]. Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon's mother was Henrietta Howard-Molyneux-Howard[10].

Who was Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon married to?

Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon's spouses include Elizabeth Howard[11] and Evelyn Stanhope[12].

What did Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon do for work?

Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon worked as politician[6] and archaeologist[7].

Where did Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon go to school?

Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was educated at Christ Church[24] and Eton College[25].

What awards did Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[27].

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  1. 6w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Christ Church, Eton College
    Place of death Portman Square
    Occupation politician, archaeologist
    Member of Royal Society, Society of Antiquaries of London, Roxburghe Club
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