George Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke
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General George Augustus Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke and 8th Earl of Montgomery KG PC (10 September 1759 – 26 October 1827) was an English peer, army officer, and politician.
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The Earl of Pembroke | |
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Governor of Guernsey | |
In office 1807–1827 | |
Preceded by | The Earl Grey |
Succeeded by | Sir William Keppel |
Member of Parliament for Wilton | |
In office 1788–1794 | |
Preceded by | William Gerard Hamilton Philip Goldsworthy |
Succeeded by | The Viscount FitzWilliam Philip Goldsworthy |
In office 1780–1785 | |
Preceded by | Hon. Henry Herbert Charles Herbert |
Succeeded by | William Gerard Hamilton Philip Goldsworthy |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 September 1759 Wilton House, Wilton, Great Britain |
Died | 26 October 1827 (aged 68) Pembroke House, London, United Kingdom |
Political party | Whig |
Spouses | |
Children | 10, including 12th Earl of Pembroke 1st Baron Herbert of Lea Countess of Dunmore |
Parent(s) | Henry Herbert, 10th Earl of Pembroke Elizabeth Herbert, Countess of Pembroke and Montgomery |
Relatives | 3rd Duke of Marlborough (grandfather) |
Education | Harrow School |
Military service | |
Rank | General |
Commands | 2nd and 3rd Dragoon Guards 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars: • Siege of Valenciennes |
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