Auberon Herbert
Auberon Herbert
Auberon Edward William Molyneux Herbertwas a writer, theorist, philosopher, and 19th century individualist. A member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Herbert was a son of the 3rd Earl of Carnarvon. He was Member of Parliament for the two member constituency of Nottingham between 1870–1874...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth18 June 1838
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