Robert Herbert

1st Premier of Queensland (1831–1905)
Person human Q2386239
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Robert Herbert

Summary

Robert Herbert is a human[1]. He was born in Brighton[2]. He was born on June 12, 1831[3]. He passed away in Ickleton[4]. He died on May 6, 1905[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brighton[2], Robert Herbert…
  • Robert Herbert passed away in Ickleton[4].
  • Robert Herbert was born on June 12, 1831[3].
  • Robert Herbert died on May 6, 1905[5].
  • Robert Herbert's father was Algernon Herbert[9].
  • Robert Herbert's mother was Marianne Lempriere[10].
  • Robert Herbert held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Robert Herbert worked as a politician[6].
  • Robert Herbert's professions included barrister[7].
  • Robert Herbert held the position of Premier of Queensland[12].
  • Robert Herbert held the position of Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly[13].
  • Robert Herbert held the position of Premier of Queensland[14].
  • Robert Herbert held the position of Sheriff of the County of London[15].
  • Robert Herbert was educated at Balliol College[16].
  • Robert Herbert's education included a stint at Eton College[17].
  • Robert Herbert received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Robert Herbert is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert Herbert's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert Herbert's Commons category is recorded as Robert Herbert[21].
  • Robert Herbert's residence is recorded as Whitehall Court[22].
  • Robert Herbert's residence is recorded as Ickleton[23].
  • Robert Herbert's family name is recorded as Herbert[24].
  • Robert Herbert's given name is recorded as Robert[25].
  • Robert Herbert's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[26].
  • Robert Herbert's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brighton[2], Robert Herbert… he was born on June 12, 1831[3]. His father was Algernon Herbert[9]. His mother was Marianne Lempriere[10].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[17], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and barrister[7]. Positions held include Premier of Queensland[12], a position[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1859[37]; Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly[13]; and Sheriff of the County of London[15], a position[38].

Recognition

Robert Herbert received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].

Death and Burial

Robert Herbert died on May 6, 1905[5]. He died in Ickleton[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Herbert include Herbert[39], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[40], in Australia[41], founded in 1901[42].

Why It Matters

Robert Herbert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for him include Herbert[39], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[40], in Australia[41], founded in 1901[42].

FAQs

Where was Robert Herbert born?

Born in Brighton[2], Robert Herbert…

Where did Robert Herbert die?

Robert Herbert passed away in Ickleton[4].

Who were Robert Herbert's parents?

Robert Herbert's father was Algernon Herbert[9]. Robert Herbert's mother was Marianne Lempriere[10].

What did Robert Herbert do for work?

Robert Herbert worked as politician[6] and barrister[7].

Where did Robert Herbert go to school?

Robert Herbert was educated at Balliol College[16] and Eton College[17].

What awards did Robert Herbert receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The London Gazette 27061. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . 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. 2d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Robert
    Family name Herbert
    P14397 5893
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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