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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In office 1807–1827 |
Preceded by | The Earl Grey |
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Succeeded by | Sir William Keppel |
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In office 1788–1794 |
Preceded by | William Gerard Hamilton Philip Goldsworthy |
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Succeeded by | The Viscount FitzWilliam Philip Goldsworthy |
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In office 1780–1785 |
Preceded by | Henry Herbert Charles Herbert |
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Succeeded by | William Gerard Hamilton Philip Goldsworthy |
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Born | 10 September 1759 Wilton House, Wilton, Wiltshire, England |
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Died | 26 October 1827 (aged 68) Pembroke House, London, England |
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Political party | Whig |
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Spouses |
Elizabeth Beauclerk
(m. ; died 1793 )
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Children | 10, including Robert Herbert, 12th Earl of Pembroke Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea Catherine Murray, Countess of Dunmore |
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Parent(s) | Henry Herbert, 10th Earl of Pembroke (father) Lady Elizabeth Spencer (mother) |
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Relatives | Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough (maternal grandfather) |
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Education | Harrow School |
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Rank | General |
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Commands | 2nd and 3rd Dragoon Guards 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons |
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Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars: • Siege of Valenciennes |
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