Edward Herbert

Edward Herbert may refer to:

  • Edward Herbert (died 1563), MP for Old Sarum
  • Edward Herbert (died 1593), MP for Montgomeryshire (UK Parliament constituency)
  • Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury (1583–1648), Anglo-Welsh soldier, diplomat, historian, poet and religious philosopher
  • Edward Herbert (attorney-general) (c. 1591–1658), member of the Parliament of England under Kings James I and Charles I
  • Edward Herbert, 3rd Baron Herbert of Chirbury (1633–1678)
  • Edward Herbert (of the Grange), judge and MP for Monmouthshire, 1656
  • Edward Herbert (judge) (c. 1648–1698), English judge who served as Chief Justice of the King's Bench; MP for Ludlow
  • Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis (1785–1848), British peer and Tory politician; MP for Ludlow
  • Edward Herbert, 3rd Earl of Powis (1818–1891), British peer and politician; MP for Shropshire North

Famous quotes containing the words edward herbert and/or edward:

    “Truth exists. The sole purpose of this proposition is to assert the existence of truth against imbeciles and sceptics.”
    —Edward Herbert Of Cherbury, Lord (1583–1648)

    “A little on the side—very little.”
    —A. Edward Sullivan, U.S. screenwriter. Professor Quail (W.C. Fields)