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Herbert (surname)
Herbert is a surname, derived from the given name Herbert and may refer to: *A. P. Herbert (1890–1971), English humorist, novelist, playwright and law reform activist *Adam Herbert, former President of Indiana University and of the University of North Florida * Alfred Herbert (1866–1957), former manufacturer of machine tools * Amanda Herbert (born 1943), British cytopathologist and histopathologist *Andrew Herbert (born 1954), British computer scientist * Anne Herbert (other), multiple people *Anthony Reed Herbert, member of the British National Front * Arthur Herbert (other), multiple people * Auberon Herbert (other), multiple people *Aubrey Herbert (1880–1923), British diplomat, traveller and intelligence officer *Bob Herbert (born 1945), American journalist *Brian Herbert (born 1947), Frank Herbert's son, author of ''The Dune Prequels'' * Caleb Claiborne Herbert (1814–1867), Confederate congressman during the American Civil War *Charles Herbert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert (given Name)
Herbert is a Germanic given name, from '' harja-'' "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and ''beraht'' "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). See also Heribert and Aribert, other given names with the same roots. People named Herbert *Saint Herbert *Herbert of Derwentwater (died 687), Anglo-Saxon hermit, priest, and saint *Herbert I of Maine (died 1036), Frankish count *Herbert II of Maine (died 1062), Frankish count *Herbert I, Count of Vermandois (848–907), Frankish count *Herbert II, Count of Vermandois (880–943), Frankish count *Herbert III, Count of Vermandois (987–997), Frankish count *Herbert IV, Count of Vermandois (1045–1080), Frankish count *Herbert Aptheker (1915–2003), American historian * Herbert H. Asquith (1852–1928), leader of the Liberal Party and UK Prime Minister during World War I *Herbert Austin (1866–1941), English car maker, founder of the Austin Motor Company and Member of Parliament *Herbert Backe (1896–1947), German politician and SS func ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Herbert
Daniel Herbert was born 6 February 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He won 67 caps playing at centre for the Australian rugby union side since 1994. He made his test debut at the age of 20 against Ireland on 11 June 1994. He battled Jason Little for a state and test spot alongside Tim Horan before displacing him in 1998. Herbert went on to establish himself as the world's premier outside centre and was a key member of the Australian side that won the 1999 Rugby World Cup. Herbert was named in the 'Team of the World Cup 1999' alongside his centre partner, Tim Horan. Herbert was also awarded the coveted 'L'equipe International Player of the Year' in 1999. In 2001 Herbert was promoted to the role of Queensland Captain and Australian Vice-captain and in that same year scored a brace of tries in the third and deciding British Lions test and helped the Wallabies to their first ever series victory over the Lions. Known for his aggressive defence and line-breaking ability, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Herbert (other)
Henry Herbert may refer to: British peers * Henry Herbert (MP for Monmouthshire) (died 1598), MP for Monmouthshire * Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (1534–1601), Custos Rotulorum and Lord Lieutenant * Henry Herbert, 9th Earl of Pembroke (1693–1749), English colonel, Groom of the Stole, Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire 1733–1750 * Henry Herbert, 10th Earl of Pembroke (1734–1794), Lord of the Bedchamber, Governor of Portsmouth and Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire 1756–1780 and 1782–1794 * Henry Herbert, 17th Earl of Pembroke (1939–2003), British aristocrat, film director and producer * Henry Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Chirbury (1654–1709), English MP for Bewdley and for Worcester, Custos Rotulorum of Brecknockshire * Henry Herbert, 2nd Baron Herbert of Chirbury (a. 1678–1738) * Henry Herbert, 4th Baron Herbert of Chirbury (c. 1640–1691), English aristocrat, soldier and politician * Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Carnarvon (1741–1811), English MP for Wilton, Master ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hal Herbert
Harold Thomas Herbert (June 17, 1922 – July 25, 2003) was a British-born Canadian politician. He introduced the Private Member's Bill in 1982 which amended the ''Holidays Act'' to change the name of Canada's national holiday from " Dominion Day" to " Canada Day". Born in London, England, he joined the Royal Air Force in 1940 and took flight training in Canada in 1941. During the World War II, he flew Spitfires on high-altitude photo-reconnaissance trips and was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war, he studied engineering in Scotland and moved to Canada in 1948. He eventually became a partner with a Montreal construction firm. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 1972 federal election representing the riding of Vaudreuil. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1974, 1979, and 1980. He was defeated in 1984 Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwyneth Herbert
Gwyneth Herbert (born 26 August 1981) is a British singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Initially known for her interpretation of jazz and Swing (genre), swing jazz standard, standards, she is now established as a writer of original compositions, including musical theatre. She has been described as "an exquisite wordsmith" with "a voice that can effortlessly render any emotion with commanding ease" and her songs as being "impressively crafted and engrossing vignette[s] of life's more difficult moments". Three of her six albums have received four-starred reviews in the British national press. Another album, ''Between Me and the Wardrobe'', received a five-starred review in ''The Observer''. Her seventh album, ''Letters I Haven't Written'', was released in October 2018. Early life and education Born in Wimbledon, London, Wimbledon, London, to Mary and Brian Herbert, she was brought up in Surrey and Hampshire in the south of England. She began p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Herbert (other)
George Herbert (1593–1633) was a Welsh poet and priest. George Herbert may also refer to: * George Herbert (MP for Monmouthshire), Member of Parliament (MP) for Monmouthshire * George Herbert (MP for Glamorganshire) (died 1580), MP for Glamorganshire * George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis (1755–1801), Anglo-Welsh peer * George Herbert, 11th Earl of Pembroke (1759–1827), English peer * George Herbert (priest) (1825–1894), Anglican priest, Dean of Hereford * George Herbert, 13th Earl of Pembroke (1850–1895), English peer * George Herbert, 4th Earl of Powis (1862–1952), British peer * George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866–1923), English Egyptologist * Georges Hébert (1875–1957), pioneering physical educator * George Herbert (politician) (1892–1982), British Conservative Party politician * "Lord George Herbert", pseudonymous author and narrator of '' A Night in a Moorish Harem'' (1896) * Michel Pêcheux (1938–1983), French philosopher, used the pseudonym "Ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Herbert
Gary Richard Herbert (born May 7, 1947) is an American politician who served as the 17th Governor of Utah from 2009 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he chaired the National Governors Association during the 2015–2016 cycle. Herbert won a seat on the Utah County Commission in 1990, where he served 14 years. He ran for the Republican nomination for governor in 2004, ultimately becoming fellow Republican candidate Jon Huntsman's running mate in the general election. Herbert served as Lieutenant Governor of Utah from 2005 until August 11, 2009, when he assumed the governorship following the resignation of Huntsman, who was appointed to serve as the United States Ambassador to China by President Barack Obama. Herbert was elected to serve out the remainder of the term in a special gubernatorial election in 2010, defeating Democratic nominee Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon with 64% of the vote. He won election to a full four-year term in 2012, defeating Democratic Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gábor Herbert
Gábor Herbert (born 6 February 1979 in Komló) is a Hungarian handballer who plays for Csurgói KK and the Hungarian national team. Achievements *Nemzeti Bajnokság I: **''Winner'': 2007 **''Runner-up'': 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 *Magyar Kupa The Hungarian Cup ( hu, Magyar Kupa) is the Hungarian cup competition for football clubs. It was started by the Hungarian Football Association, the ''Magyar Labdarúgó Szövetség,'' in 1909, eight years after the commencement of the Hungarian ...: **''Winner'': 2006, 2008 **''Runner-up:'' 2009, 2010 References External links Gábor Herbert profile at Csurgói KK official websiteGábor Herbert career statistics at Worldhandball 1979 births Living people Hungarian male handball players People from Komló Sportspeople from Baranya County {{Hungary-handball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Herbert (politician)
Francis Xavier Herbert (January 11, 1931 – September 25, 2018) was an American school teacher and Democratic Party politician who served a single term on the New Jersey Senate where he represented the 39th Legislative District. He is the only candidate in New Jersey history to win a Federal primary election as a write-in candidate. Biography Herbert was born January 11, 1931, in Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey to a working class, Irish Catholic family. Herbert received his bachelor's degree from Fordham University, in 1956, and his master's degree in education from Montclair State University. He taught English at the William L. Dickinson High School in Jersey City from September 1956 at least through June 1960. Wildstein, David"Frank Herbert, former State Senator, dies at 87 Lost his seat to Cardinale, was Frelinghuysen’s first Dem House opponent" New Jersey Globe, September 27, 2018. Accessed September 28, 2018. "Frank X. Herbert, a charismatic, progressive Democrat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Herbert
Franklin Patrick Herbert Jr. (October 8, 1920February 11, 1986) was an American science fiction author best known for the 1965 novel '' Dune'' and its five sequels. Though he became famous for his novels, he also wrote short stories and worked as a newspaper journalist, photographer, book reviewer, ecological consultant, and lecturer. The ''Dune'' saga, set in the distant future, and taking place over millennia, explores complex themes, such as the long-term survival of the human species, human evolution, planetary science and ecology, and the intersection of religion, politics, economics and power in a future where humanity has long since developed interstellar travel and settled many thousands of worlds. ''Dune'' is the best-selling science fiction novel of all time, and the entire series is considered to be among the classics of the genre. Biography Early life Frank Patrick Herbert Jr. was born on October 8, 1920, in Tacoma, Washington, to Frank Patrick Herbert Sr. and Ei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tutenkhamun
Tutankhamun (, egy, twt-ꜥnḫ-jmn), Egyptological pronunciation Tutankhamen () (), sometimes referred to as King Tut, was an Egyptian pharaoh who was the last of his royal family to rule during the end of the Eighteenth Dynasty (ruled in the conventional chronology) during the New Kingdom of Egyptian history. His father is believed to be the pharaoh Akhenaten, identified as the mummy found in the tomb KV55. His mother is his father's sister, identified through DNA testing as an unknown mummy referred to as "The Younger Lady" who was found in KV35. Tutankhamun took the throne at eight or nine years of age under the unprecedented viziership of his eventual successor, Ay, to whom he may have been related. He married his paternal half-sister Ankhesenamun. During their marriage they lost two daughters, one at 5–6 months of pregnancy and the other shortly after birth at full-term. His names—''Tutankhaten'' and ''Tutankhamun''—are thought to mean "Living image of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evelyn Beauchamp
Lady Evelyn Leonora Almina Beauchamp ( ; ; 15 August 1901 – 31 January 1980) was the daughter of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon. In November 1922, she, her father and the archaeologist Howard Carter were the first people in modern times to enter the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun. She later married Sir Brograve Beauchamp and had a daughter. Lady Evelyn died in 1980, at the age of 78. Early life Lady Evelyn Leonora Almina Herbert was born on 15 August 1901, the second child and only daughter of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon and Almina Herbert, Countess of Carnarvon. Her older brother was Henry Herbert, 6th Earl of Carnarvon. Her childhood was spent mainly at Highclere Castle, the family's country house in Hampshire. Looked after by a nanny and a governess, she and her brother were seldom in the company of her parents. As Evelyn grew older she however became closer to her father, her brother observing that she became "the apple of my father's eye – h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
