Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon
Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon PC DL FSA FRS (* June 24, 1831 in London, † June 29, 1890 ibid ), 1833-1849 known as Lord Porchester, a British politician and leading member of the Conservative Party was. He was twice Colonial Secretary ( Secretary of State for the Colonies ), and also Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Life
Herbert was born in Grosvenor Square in London, the eldest son of Henry Herbert, 3rd Earl of Carnarvon, and his wife Henrietta Anne, daughter of Lord Henry Howard - Molyneux - Howard. Auberon Herbert was his brother. He attended Eton College and then studied at Christ Church College, Oxford. In 1849 he inherited when his father died its title. Until then, he had led the courtesy title of Lord Port Chester. He completed the construction work at the Highclere Castle, a Neo - Renaissance castle in Hampshire southwest of London.
Carnarvon served from 1858 to 1859 under Lord Derby as Under Secretary of State for the Colonies. In 1866 he was appointed to the Privy Council and appointed Secretary of State for the Colonies. In 1867 he introduced the British North America Act, which Canada conceded greater autonomy. In the same year he resigned.
In 1874 he returned to the office. In 1878 he resigned and again in 1885, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Home life
Lord Carnarvon, was married in first marriage with Lady Evelyn, daughter of George Stanhope, 6th Earl of Chesterfield. With her he had four children. After her death in 1875 he married in 1878 his cousin Elizabeth Catherine, daughter of the politician Henry Howard. With her he had two sons. Lord Carnarvon died 59 years old on June 29, 1890 in Portman Square in London.
City names
The settlement Carnarvon in New Zealand is named after him. Also the town of Carnarvon in Western Australia was named after him.
- Colonial Secretary (United Kingdom)
- Earl of Carnarvon
- Member of the House of Lords
- Conservative Party Member
- Politicians (19th Century )
- Briton
- Born in 1831
- Died in 1890
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