Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis
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Edward Clive (later Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis) (March 22, 1785 – January 17, 1848), was Earl of Powis from 1839 until his death. He was the son of Edward Clive, 1st Earl of Powis and his wife Henrietta Antonia Herbert.
He was educated at Eton and St John's College, Cambridge. In 1804, when his father inherited the earldom, he became Viscount Clive. In 1806, he became MP for Ludlow, retaining the seat until he himself became earl. In 1807 he took the surname and arms of Herbert, in accordance with the will of his mother's brother. He married Lady Lucy Graham, the daughter of James Graham, 3rd Duke of Montrose, on February 9, 1818, and they had seven children. Succeeding his father as Lord-Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire in 1830, he played a leading role in the suppression of the Chartist riots of 1839. In 1847, he stood for election as Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, being defeated by only 120 votes by Albert, Prince Consort.
The earl died at Powis Castle after being accidentally shot by one of his sons, the Hon. Robert Charles Herbert.
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| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard Payne Knight Robert Clive |
Member for Ludlow with Robert Clive 1806–1807 Henry Clive 1807–1818 Robert Henry Clive 1818–1832 Edward Romilly 1832–1835 Edmund Lechmere Charlton 1835–1837 Henry Salwey 1837–1839 1806–1839 |
Succeeded by Henry Salwey Thomas Alcock |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Powis |
Lord Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire 1830–1848 |
Succeeded by The Lord Sudeley |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by Edward Clive |
Earl of Powis 1839–1848 |
Succeeded by Edward James Herbert |
