Percy Herbert
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- For the actor, see Percy Herbert (actor).
Percy Mark Herbert, KCVO (April 24, 1885–January 22, 1968) was the first Bishop of Blackburn from 1927 to 1942 then Bishop of Norwich from 1942 to 1959. He was also a Doctor of Divinity.
Percy was the son of Major-General the Honourable William Henry Herbert (himself the son of Edward Clive, 2nd Earl of Powis) and Sybella Milbank. On September 19, 1922, he married Hon. Elaine Orde-Powlett, daughter of William Orde-Powlett, 5th Baron Bolton and they had four children:
- George William Herbert, 7th Earl of Powis (1925–1993)
- David Mark Herbert (b. 1927), editor and author.
- Elizabeth Barbarina Herbert (b. 1928), married Major Hubert Holden and had issue.
- Andrew Clive Herbert (b. 1933), film director, editor and producer.
After retiring from his post as Bishop of Norwich, Percy became Rector of St Mary Magdalene's Church in Sandringham. It was at that church in 1961 where he baptised the Honourable Diana Spencer (later Princess of Wales).
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| Preceded by New creation |
Bishop of Blackburn 1927 – 1942 |
Succeeded by Wilfred Askwith |
| Preceded by Cyril Garbett |
Clerk of the Closet 1942 – 1963 |
Succeeded by Roger Wilson (Anglican divine) |
| Preceded by Bertram Pollock |
Bishop of Norwich 1942 – 1959 |
Succeeded by William Fleming |
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