About Henry FitzHerbert
Lived 1882 – 1958 (aged 75). Henry FitzHerbert was a curate, priest and deacon.
The Ven. Henry Edward FitzHerbert, MA (29 December 1882 – 23 April 1958) was Archdeacon of Derby from 1943 to 1952.
A younger son of Sir Richard FitzHerbert, 5th baronet, and ordained deacon in 1912 and priest in 1913. His first post was as a Curate at Blidworth. After a curacy at Blidworth he was Rector of Thrapston and Rural Dean of Higham Ferrers. After further Incumbencies in Benefield, Flaunden, Netherseal and Weston-on-Trent he became an Honorary Chaplain to the King in 1940; and continued (as Honorary Chaplain to the Queen after 1952) until 1955.
In 1907, FitzHerbert married Margaret Elinor, only daughter of William Holmes à Court, 3rd Baron Heytesbury. They had four daughters and three sons, including Sir John Richard Frederick FitzHerbert, 8th Baronet (1913–1989).
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Henry FitzHerbert was born on 29 December 1882.
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Henry FitzHerbert died on 23 April 1958.
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Henry FitzHerbert was a curate, priest and deacon.
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