Michael Henry Herbert

British diplomat (1857–1903)
Person human Q5801949
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Michael Henry Herbert

Summary

Michael Henry Herbert is a human[1]. He was born in Wilton[2]. He was born on +1857-06-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Davos[4]. He died on +1903-09-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wilton[2], Michael Henry Herbert…
  • Michael Henry Herbert passed away in Davos[4].
  • Michael Henry Herbert was born on +1857-06-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Michael Henry Herbert died on +1903-09-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Michael Henry Herbert's father was Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea[9].
  • Michael Henry Herbert's mother was Elizabeth Herbert, Baroness Herbert of Lea[10].
  • Michael Henry Herbert was married to Leila Wilson[11].
  • A child of Michael Henry Herbert was Sir Sidney Herbert, 1st Baronet[12].
  • A child of Michael Henry Herbert was Michael George Herbert[13].
  • Michael Henry Herbert held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Michael Henry Herbert worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Michael Henry Herbert worked as a politician[7].
  • Michael Henry Herbert held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Michael Henry Herbert held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the United States[16].
  • Michael Henry Herbert was employed by Foreign Office[17].
  • Michael Henry Herbert received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Michael Henry Herbert received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Michael Henry Herbert's image is recorded as Sir Michael Henry Herbert Spy.jpg[20].
  • Michael Henry Herbert's image is recorded as Michael Henry Herbert circa 1903 (1).jpg[21].
  • Michael Henry Herbert is recorded as male[22].
  • Michael Henry Herbert's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Michael Henry Herbert's noble title is recorded as count[24].
  • Michael Henry Herbert's Commons category is recorded as Michael Henry Herbert[25].
  • Michael Henry Herbert's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[26].
  • Michael Henry Herbert's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 36673480[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wilton[2], Michael Henry Herbert… he was born on +1857-06-25T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Herbert, Baroness Herbert of Lea[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Michael Henry Herbert was employed by Foreign Office[17]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29] and ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the United States[16], a position[30], in United States[31], founded in 1801[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

Among Michael Henry Herbert's spouses was Leila Wilson[11]. Children include Sir Sidney Herbert, 1st Baronet[12], a politician[38], 1890–1939[39], of United Kingdom[40] and Michael George Herbert[13], a banker[41], 1893–1932[42].

Death and Burial

Michael Henry Herbert died on +1903-09-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Davos[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Henry Herbert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Michael Henry Herbert born?

Michael Henry Herbert was born in Wilton[2].

Where did Michael Henry Herbert die?

Michael Henry Herbert passed away in Davos[4].

Who were Michael Henry Herbert's parents?

Michael Henry Herbert's father was Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea[9]. Michael Henry Herbert's mother was Elizabeth Herbert, Baroness Herbert of Lea[10].

Who was Michael Henry Herbert married to?

Michael Henry Herbert's spouses include Leila Wilson[11].

What did Michael Henry Herbert do for work?

Michael Henry Herbert worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Michael Henry Herbert receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[18] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

References

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  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [4] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Davos
    Instance of human
    Father Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea
    Employer Foreign Office
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