Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis
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Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis, KG (22 March 1785 – 17 January 1848), styled Viscount Clive between 1804 and 1839, was a British peer and Tory politician. He was the grandson of Clive of India.
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The Earl of Powis | |
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Lord Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire[1] | |
In office 1830–1848 | |
Monarchs | William IV Victoria |
Preceded by | The Earl of Powis |
Succeeded by | The Lord Sudeley |
Member of Parliament for Ludlow | |
In office 1806–1839 Serving with Robert Clive, Henry Clive, Robert Clive, Edward Romilly, Edmund Lechmere Charlton, Henry Salwey | |
Preceded by | Richard Payne Knight Robert Clive |
Succeeded by | Henry Salwey Thomas Alcock |
Personal details | |
Born | (1785-03-22)22 March 1785 |
Died | 17 January 1848(1848-01-17) (aged 62) |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse | Lady Lucy Graham |
Children | 7, including Edward, Percy, and George |
Parent(s) | Edward Clive, 1st Earl of Powis Henrietta Herbert |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
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