Hon. George Herbert (25 November 1825 – 15 March 1894) was an Anglican priest. A son of Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis, he was dean of Hereford.
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Early life
Herbert was born on 25 November 1825. He was a younger son of Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis and Lady Lucy Graham (the daughter of James Graham, 3rd Duke of Montrose).
He was educated at Eton College and St John's College, Cambridge. At Cambridge, he was president of the University Pitt Club.
Tragedy
In 1848 George accidentally shot his father, Edward Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis, while on a family shoot. The Earl died from his wounds 10 days later. This cruel turn of fate reputedly earned him the nickname "Bag-dad". Queen Victoria made note in her journal:
Tue 18th Jan 1848 ... Poor Ld. Powis has died in the most melancholy way. The whole party were out shooting & his 3rd son accidentally shot his father in the thigh. At 1rst he went unwell, but unfortunately mortification set in, & he died. It is too dreadful for the unfortunate son.