Herbert
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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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Ken Herbert at RBC Capital highlighted the stock’s valuation as a point in favor of the newly minted company.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Paul Herbert is 56 years old, and he’s famous.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
He’s worried about the impact on the economy from higher oil prices, or, as he memorably put it, becoming the next Herbert Hoover.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Herbert was selected sixth overall by the Chargers in the 2020 draft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Mrs. Norkus had forbidden Herbert to join the Hitler Youth, calling it “too dangerous.”
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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