William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke (died 1570)
The Earl of Pembroke | |
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The young William Herbert wearing Greenwich armour. Portrait at the National Museum in Cardiff. | |
| Born | c. 1501 |
| Died | 17 March 1570 |
| Title | 1st Earl of Pembroke |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Parr Anne Talbot |
| Children | 3 (including Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke) |
| Parent(s) | Sir Richard Herbert Margaret Cradock |
William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke, 1st Baron Herbert of Cardiff KG PC (c. 1501 – 17 March 1570) was a Welsh Tudor period nobleman, politician, and courtier.
Herbert was the son of Sir Richard Herbert and Margaret Cradock. His father was an illegitimate son of William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke of the eighth creation (1468), by his mistress, Maud, daughter of Adam ap Howell Graunt.