Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Carnarvon

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Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Carnarvon PC (August 20, 1741June 3, 1811) was the son of Hon. William Herbert and a grandson of Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke.

He married Lady Elizabeth Wyndham, daughter of Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont, on 15 July 1771. They had two children:

  • Henry George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Carnarvon (1772–1833)
  • Frances Herbert (c. 1782–1830), married Thomas Moreton, 1st Earl of Ducie and had issue.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
The Marquess of Hertford
Master of the Horse
1806–1807
Succeeded by:
The Duke of Montrose
Peerage of Great Britain
Preceded by:
New Creation
Earl of Carnarvon
1793–1811
Succeeded by:
Henry Herbert