Magdalen Herbert

English woman (died 1627), mother of poet George Herbert
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Magdalen Herbert

Summary

Magdalen Herbert is a human[1]. She was born on January 1, 1561[2]. She died on June 1627[3]. She worked as a patron of the arts[4].

Key Facts

  • Magdalen Herbert was born on January 1, 1561[2].
  • Magdalen Herbert died on June 1627[3].
  • Magdalen Herbert's father was Richard Newport[5].
  • Magdalen Herbert's mother was Margaret Bromley[6].
  • Magdalen Herbert was married to Richard Herbert, Lord of Cherbury[7].
  • Magdalen Herbert was married to John Danvers[8].
  • A child of Magdalen Herbert was Richard Herbert[9].
  • A child of Magdalen Herbert was William Herbert[10].
  • A child of Magdalen Herbert was Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury[11].
  • A child of Magdalen Herbert was Charles Herbert[12].
  • A child of Magdalen Herbert was George Herbert[13].
  • A child of Magdalen Herbert was Henry Herbert[14].
  • Magdalen Herbert held citizenship in Kingdom of England[15].
  • Magdalen Herbert worked as a patron of the arts[4].
  • Magdalen Herbert is recorded as female[16].
  • Magdalen Herbert's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Magdalen Herbert's family name is recorded as Herbert[18].
  • Magdalen Herbert's given name is recorded as Magdalen[19].
  • Magdalen Herbert's described by source is recorded as Oxford Dictionary of National Biography[20].
  • Magdalen Herbert's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Women Worldwide[21].

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Origins and Family

Magdalen Herbert was born on January 1, 1561[2]. Her father was Richard Newport[5]. Her mother was Margaret Bromley[6].

Career and Affiliations

Magdalen Herbert's professions included patron of the arts[4].

Personal Life

Spouses include Richard Herbert, Lord of Cherbury[7], a politician[22], 1557–1596[23] and John Danvers[8], a politician[24], 1588–1655[25], of Kingdom of England[26]. Children include Richard Herbert[9]; William Herbert[10]; Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury[11], a philosopher[27], 1583–1648[28], of Kingdom of England[29]; Charles Herbert[12]; George Herbert[13], a priest[30], 1593–1633[31], of Kingdom of England[32]; and Henry Herbert[14], a politician[33], 1595–1673[34], of Kingdom of England[35].

Death and Burial

Magdalen Herbert died on June 1627[3].

FAQs

Who were Magdalen Herbert's parents?

Magdalen Herbert's father was Richard Newport[5]. Magdalen Herbert's mother was Margaret Bromley[6].

Who was Magdalen Herbert married to?

Magdalen Herbert's spouses include Richard Herbert, Lord of Cherbury[7] and John Danvers[8].

What did Magdalen Herbert do for work?

Magdalen Herbert worked as patron of the arts[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . oxforddnb.com. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 2d ago · Geagea · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description English woman (died 1627), mother of poet George Herbert
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    Collective biographies of women id 10499
    Fast id 1814910
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