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Watkin Herbert

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Watkin or Walter Herbert (by 1517-1564 or later), of Crickhowel and Cilhelyg, Breconshire, was a Welsh politician.

He was the son of William Thomas Herbert of Crickhowel.

He was appointed High Sheriff of Breconshire for 1541-42 and 1547–48 and High Sheriff of Monmouthshire for 1551-52. He was elected a Member of Parliament (MP) for Breconshire in 1558.

He married Margaret, the daughter of Morgan Thomas Hir, and had at least one son.

References

  • "HERBERT, Walter II (by 1517-64 or later), of Crickhowel and Cilhelyg, Brec". History of Parliament. Retrieved 1 July 2013.