Henrietta Clive, Countess of Powis
Henrietta Antonia Clive, Countess of Powis (née Herbert; 3 September 1758 – 3 June 1830), was a British writer, mineral collector, and botanist. Her time in India, while her husband was Governor of Madras, was inspirational to her for all three of these pursuits.
The Right Honourable The Countess of Powis | |
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Portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1777 | |
| Born | Henrietta Antonia Herbert 3 September 1758 Oakly Park, Bromfield, Shropshire, England |
| Died | 3 June 1830 (aged 71) Walcot Hall, Southorpe, England |
| Buried | Bromfield Parish Church |
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| Parents | Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Powis Barbara Herbert |
| Occupation | Writer, mineral collector, botanist |
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