Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Herbert Biography and Timeline

Follow William Herbert through 2 dated historical records for France.

William Herbert, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1557–1557Years on this page

1557

English Army in the Low Countries

Earl · English Commander · Calais · House / House of Tudor

Pembroke leads an English contingent to join Philip II's forces, bringing Tudor troops into the campaign against France from the Calais region.

Role range: 1501-1570 – 1553-1558

Battle of Saint-Quentin

Earl · English Commander · Saint-Quentin · House / House of Tudor

Pembroke's English soldiers take part in the allied victory at Saint-Quentin, one of the principal military successes of Mary's war with France.

Role range: 1501-1570 – 1553-1558

Records, sources and methodology

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