Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis
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.
The Right Honourable The Earl of Powis KG | |
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Powis in 1845, portrait by Francis Grant | |
| Lord Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire | |
| 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 | 22 March 1785 |
| Died | 17 January 1848 (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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