Edward James Herbert, Earl of Powis (1818-1891) was educated at Eton and St John's College, Cambridge, where he was a classics scholar of some renown, becoming high steward of the University of Cambridge in 1863. He was chairman of Montgomery quarter sessions from 1855 and lord-lieutenant for Montgomeryshire from 1877. He played a leading role in the inception of the University College of North Wales and was first president of its Council. He was also active in the development of intermediate education in Montgomeryshire and was known for his generous support for church building and restoration. He was president of Powysland club from 1867 and of the Cambrian Archaeological Association from 1856. On his death, the estate and title passed to his nephew the eleventh Earl of Powis.
From the guide to the Earl of Powis papers, 1883-1889, (Bangor University)
