George Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke
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.
The Right Honourable The Earl of Pembroke KG PC | |
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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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