Baron Herbert of Lea
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The barony Herbert of Lea was created in 1861 for Sidney Herbert
, a Conservative
/Peelite
politician
. On his death the barony passed to his son, George Herbert
, who in 1862 succeeded to the earldom of Pembroke
, with which title the barony remains merged.
Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea
Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea PC was an English statesman and a close ally and confidante of Florence Nightingale.-Early life:...
, a Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
/Peelite
Peelite
The Peelites were a breakaway faction of the British Conservative Party, and existed from 1846 to 1859. They were called "Peelites" because they were initially led by Sir Robert Peel, who was the British Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader in 1846....
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. On his death the barony passed to his son, George Herbert
George Herbert, 13th Earl of Pembroke
George Robert Charles Herbert, 13th Earl of Pembroke, 10th Earl of Montgomery , known as The Lord Herbert of Lea from 1861 to 1862, was a British Conservative politician...
, who in 1862 succeeded to the earldom of Pembroke
Earl of Pembroke
Earl of Pembroke is a title created ten times, all in the Peerage of England. It was first created in the 12th century by King Stephen of England. The title is associated with Pembroke, Pembrokeshire in West Wales, which is the site of Earldom's original seat Pembroke Castle...
, with which title the barony remains merged.
Barons Herbert of Lea (1861)
- Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of LeaSidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of LeaSidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea PC was an English statesman and a close ally and confidante of Florence Nightingale.-Early life:...
(1810–1861) - George Herbert, 2nd Baron Herbert of LeaGeorge Herbert, 13th Earl of PembrokeGeorge Robert Charles Herbert, 13th Earl of Pembroke, 10th Earl of Montgomery , known as The Lord Herbert of Lea from 1861 to 1862, was a British Conservative politician...
(1850–1895) (became Earl of Pembroke in 1862) - see Earl of PembrokeEarl of PembrokeEarl of Pembroke is a title created ten times, all in the Peerage of England. It was first created in the 12th century by King Stephen of England. The title is associated with Pembroke, Pembrokeshire in West Wales, which is the site of Earldom's original seat Pembroke Castle...
, tenth creation, for further succession