Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
(1583-1648), Diplomat and writerSitter in 15 portraits
Like his younger and more famous brother George, Edward Herbert was a distinguished poet. In addition he wrote works of history, including a History of the Reign of Henry VIII, and of philosophy, notably De Veritate. Herbert also had a busy diplomatic career in France.
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