William Herbert, 1st Baron Powis
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William Herbert, 1st Baron Powis KB (c. 1573[1] – 7 March 1655[2]) was a Welsh politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1597 and 1629.
For other people named William Herbert, see William Herbert (disambiguation).
Quick Facts The Right HonourableThe Lord PowisKB, Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire ...
The Lord Powis | |
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Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire | |
In office 1604–1629 | |
Preceded by | Edward Herbert |
Succeeded by | Parliament suspended until 1640 |
In office 1597–1597 | |
Preceded by | Reginald Williams |
Succeeded by | Edward Herbert |
Personal details | |
Born | William Herbert c. 1573 Powis Castle |
Died | 7 March 1655(1655-03-07) (aged 81–82) |
Spouse | Lady Eleanor Percy |
Relations | William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke (grandfather) Anne Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (grandmother) Sir Thomas Stanley (grandfather) William Herbert, 1st Marquess of Powis (grandson) Roger Palmer, 1st Earl of Castlemaine (grandson) |
Parent(s) | Sir Edward Herbert Mary Stanley |
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