The Earl of Pembroke | |
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Lord of the Bedchamber | |
In office 1761–1763 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | The Earl of Hyndford |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Pomfret |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 July 1734 |
Died | 26 January 1794 | (aged 59)
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Lady Elizabeth Spencer |
Children | George Augustus Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke, 8th Earl of Montgomery Charlotte Herbert |
Parent(s) | Henry Herbert, 9th Earl of Pembroke Mary FitzWilliam |
Education | Eton College |
Occupation | Cavalry officer |
Henry Herbert, 10th Earl of Pembroke (3 July 1734 – 26 January 1794) was a British Army officer, peer, politician and courtier who served as a Lord of the Bedchamber to King George III in 1769. He was renowned for his skill in horse training. Captain James Cook's famous ship, HMS Endeavour, was formerly MS Earl of Pembroke, launched in 1765 and named after the 10th Earl.[1]