Charles Herbert (5 July 1774 – 12 September 1808) was a British

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officer and politician who sat in the

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from 1806 to 1807.

Family

Charles Herbert was the second son of

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, and Lady Elizabeth Alicia Maria Wyndham. He married The Honourable Bridget Augusta Byng, daughter of

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on 9 July 1806.

Naval career

Herbert entered the navy at an early age and was Midshipman in 1790, Lieutenant in 1793 and Commander in 1794 when he was in command of the Resource in the West Indies. His father's 'never-ceasing importunities and remonstrances' resulted in his promotion a year later in 1795 to the rank of post-captain, He enjoyed a successful series of frigate commands. He commanded the 28-gun sixth rate ''Amphitrite'', and the frigates ''Amelia'' and ''Uranie''. Although moderately successful with prize money in both ''Amphitrite'' and ''Uranie'', ''Amelia'' scored capture after capture during his years in command. He might have damaged his prospects early in 1802 by leaving his ship before peace was concluded, against Lord St. Vincent's express wish. A year later, St. Vincent was prepared to overlook this 'desertion' and although he doubted if he could do anything for Herbert afloat, thought he might find him employment ashore. Not long afterwards, he was captain of a convoy to the West Indian fleet.

Member of Parliament

Herbert was elected as

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for Wilton in the General Election of 1806. In 1807 he was displaced by Lord Pembroke at the dissolution, in favour of his uncle and namesake

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Death

A year later Herbert was reported to have deserted his family to go as a 'land volunteer' to the Peninsula. On 12 Sept. 1808 he was drowned with a companion after their boat overturned in Gijon harbour.

References

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