Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea

British politician (1810-1861)
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Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea

Summary

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea is a human[1]. He was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on September 16, 1810[3]. He died in Wilton House[4]. He died on August 2, 1861[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea's place of birth was Richmond[2].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea passed away in Wilton House[4].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was born on September 16, 1810[3].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea died on August 2, 1861[5].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea's father was George Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke[8].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea's mother was Catherine Vorontsov[9].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was married to Elizabeth Herbert, Baroness Herbert of Lea[10].
  • A child of Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was Sidney Herbert, 14th Earl of Pembroke[11].
  • A child of Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was George Herbert, 13th Earl of Pembroke[12].
  • A child of Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was Gwladys Robinson, Marchioness of Ripon[13].
  • A child of Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was Elizabeth Maude Herbert[14].
  • A child of Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was Lady Mary Catherine Herbert[15].
  • A child of Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was William Reginald Herbert[16].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea worked as a politician[6].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies[18].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea held the position of Secretary of State for War[19].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea's education included a stint at Oriel College[24].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was educated at Harrow School[25].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea is recorded as male[26].
  • Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on September 16, 1810[3]. His father was George Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke[8]. His mother was Catherine Vorontsov[9].

Education

Educated at Oriel College[24] and Harrow School[25].

Career and Affiliations

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Secretary of State for the Colonies[18], a position[28], in Kingdom of Great Britain[29], founded in 1768[30]; Secretary of State for War[19], a position[31], in Kingdom of Great Britain[32]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1859[35]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1857[38]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1852[41]; and member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1847[44].

Personal Life

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was married to Elizabeth Herbert, Baroness Herbert of Lea[10]. Children include Sidney Herbert, 14th Earl of Pembroke[11], a politician[45], 1853–1913[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[48]; George Herbert, 13th Earl of Pembroke[12], a politician[49], 1850–1895[50]; Gwladys Robinson, Marchioness of Ripon[13], 1859–1917[51]; Elizabeth Maude Herbert[14], 1851–1933[52]; Lady Mary Catherine Herbert[15]; and William Reginald Herbert[16], 1854–1870[53]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[54].

Death and Burial

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea died on August 2, 1861[5]. He died in Wilton House[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea include Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Pātiki[55], a mountain[56], in New Zealand[57] and Herbert Sound[58], a sound[59].

Why It Matters

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Entities named for him include Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Pātiki[55], a mountain[56], in New Zealand[57] and Herbert Sound[58], a sound[59].

FAQs

Where was Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea born?

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was born in Richmond[2].

Where did Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea die?

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea passed away in Wilton House[4].

Who were Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea's parents?

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea's father was George Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke[8]. Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea's mother was Catherine Vorontsov[9].

Who was Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea married to?

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea's spouses include Elizabeth Herbert, Baroness Herbert of Lea[10].

What did Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea do for work?

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea worked as politician[6].

Where did Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea go to school?

Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea was educated at Oriel College[24] and Harrow School[25].

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  2. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Candidacy in election 1832 United Kingdom general election, 1835 United Kingdom general election, 1837 United Kingdom general election +5
    Child Sidney Herbert, 14th Earl of Pembroke, George Herbert, 13th Earl of Pembroke, Gwladys Robinson, Marchioness of Ripon +4
    Noble title baron, Baron Herbert
    Member of political party Conservative Party
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