Herbert
Americannoun
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Frank, 1920–86, U.S. science-fiction writer.
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George, 1593–1633, English clergyman and poet.
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Victor, 1859–1924, U.S. composer and orchestra conductor, born in Ireland.
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a male given name: from Old English words meaning “army” and “bright.”
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Edward, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury. 1583–1648, English philosopher and poet, noted for his deistic views
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his brother, George . 1593–1633, English Metaphysical poet. His chief work is The Temple: Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations (1633)
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Zbigniew ( ə zˈbɪɡnɪəf), 1924–98, Polish poet and dramatist, noted esp for his dramatic monologues
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Terence Herbert, SCC's chief executive, said he extended his "sincere condolences" to Brooke's family and friends.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The Chargers have to win a playoff game, something they haven’t done in two seasons under Harbaugh and six with Justin Herbert at quarterback.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Herbert Nappier, chief financial officer at Genuine Parts, told investors Tuesday that the automotive parts distributor incorporated depressed demand and higher supply prices into its fiscal-year outlook.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Starring Herbert Marshall, Miriam Hopkins and Kay Francis, the director’s 1932 film is the first great romantic comedy of the sound era.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
It was dangerous work, but Herbert took the Nazis’ creed of self-sacrifice seriously.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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