Hervé, (AIMÉ Marie EdouaRD,) a French journalist, born in the island of Réunion in 1835. He engaged in editorial labour, in 1867 founded the "Journal de Paris," an opponent of the Napoleonic régime, and in 1873 the "Soleil," a low-priced political newspaper. He wrote several historical works, and was made a member of the Academy in 1886. Died January 4, 1899.

Hervé-Fierabras, ĕR'va' fe'ch-ra'bad', a French physician, born at Rouen, lived about 1550. He published an able treatise on Surgery, (1550.)

Hervet, her'va', (GENTIAN,) a learned French theo. logian, born near Orléans in 1499, distinguished himselí at the Council of Trent, (1545,) and wrote against Calvinism. He translated some works of the Greek Fathers into Latin. Died in 1584.

See NICERON, "Mémoires;" DR THOU, "Éloges," with additions of TEISSIER.

Her'vey, (AUGUSTUS JOHN,) third Earl of Bristol, son of Lord John, noticed below, was born in 1724. He became a post-captain in 1747, and displayed courage in several battles in the Mediterranean and in the West Indies. In 1771 he was appointed one of the lords of the admiralty, and in 1775, by the death of an elder brother, became Earl of Bristol. Soon after this he was created an admiral. He died in 1779, and his title was inherited by his brother Frederick, Bishop of Derry. Hervey, (ELEONORA LOUISA,) an authoress, whose maiden name was MONTAGUE, born at Liverpool in 1811. She began to write graceful verses for the periodicals at an early age, and published in 1839 "The Landgrave," a dramatic poem. In 1843 she was married to Thomas K. Hervey, noticed below. Among her works are tales in prose, entitled "Margaret Russell," (1849,) and "The Pathway of the Fawn," (1851.)

Hervey, (FREDERICK,) fourth Earl of Bristol, born in 1730, was a brother of Augustus John, noticed above. He became Bishop of Derry in 1768, and succeeded to the earldom on the death of his brother, in 1779. He was eccentric in habits, and was a liberal patron of the fine arts. Died at Albano, Italy, in 1803.

Hervey, JAMES,) an English divine and author, born at Hardingstone, near Northampton, in 1714, was educated at Oxford University, and was a good classical scholar. Having taken orders, he became curate of Dummer in 1736, and of Bideford in 1738. From 1743 until 1750 he was curate of Weston Favell, of which his father was rector, and at the death of the latter, in 1752; the son obtained that living. He was noted for piety and benevolence. His "Meditations and Contemplations," published in 1746, were extensively popular, notwithstanding his faulty style, which is too flowery and sublimated to please the most correct taste. It is or was generally found on the shelves of English cottages by the side of the Bible and "Pilgrim's Progress.' Hervey also wrote "Theron and Aspasia, a Series of Dialogues and Letters," and a few minor works. Died in 1758.

Hervey, (Lord JOHN,) an English writer, born in 1696, was the eldest son of the first Earl of Bristol. He obtained a seat in Parliament soon after the accession of George L., and in 1730 became a privy councillor. In 1733 he was raised to the peerage, as Baron Hervey of Ickworth, and in 1740 was appointed lord privy seal in the cabinet of Walpole. He wrote able political pamphlets, verses, and an "Epistle from a Nobleman to a Doctor of Divinity," the last of which was an answer to Pope, who satirized him, in the character of Sporus, as "the mere white curd of asses' milk." He also wrote interesting "Memoirs of the Court of George II." Died in 1743.

Hervey, (THOMAS KIBBLE,) an English poet and editor, born in Manchester in 1804. He studied at Cambridge and Oxford. In 1824 he published "Australia, and other Poems," which was received with favour. His "Poetical Sketch-Book" appeared in 1829. He afterwards produced "Illustrations of Modern Sculpture," (1832,) a work of merit, and "The Book of Christmas," (1836.) From 1846 to 1854 he was chief editor of the "Athenæum." Died in February, 1859.

Herwarth von Bittenfeld, her'ŵart fon bit'tenfelt', (Karl EBERHARD,) a Prussian general, born at Grosswerther, September 4, 1796, commanded a corps of the army which under the crown-prince contributed to the victory of Sadowa, and later became field-marshal. general. Died September 2, 1884.

His brothers, HANS (1800-81) and FRIEDRICH ADRIAN, (1802-84,) were prominent as general officers.

Herwart von Hohenburg, her'wart fon hơ'enbooRG', (JOHANN GEORG,) a German scholar, born at Augsburg in 1554; died in 1622.

See ERSCH und GRUBER, "Allgemeine Encyklopaedie."

Herwegh, her'weG, (GEORG,) a popular German lyric poet, born at Stuttgart in 1817. He published at Zurich, in 1841, a volume of republican or liberal poems, enti tled "Gedichte eines Lebendigen," ("Poems of a Living Man,") which had great success. He became a citizen of Bâle, and about 1845 joined the radicals of Paris. In the spring of 1848 he raised a legion and invaded Baden with a design to revolutionize it; but he failed, and took refuge in Switzerland. Died April 7, 1875.

See LONGFELLOW, "Poets and Poetry of Europe:" F. Lipp, “G. Herwegh's viertägige Irr- und Wanderfahrt mit der Pariser Deutschfor April, 1843demokratischen Legion," etc., 1850; "Foreign Quarterly Review"

Héry, de, deh hà're', (THIERRY,) a skilful French surgeon, born in Paris about 1505. Having practised the army of Italy, and acquired a great reputation by with success in Paris, he was employed by Francis I. in the cure of syphilis, on which he wrote an original and able treatise, the first ever written in French on that subject. Died in 1599.

See ELOI, "Dictionnaire de la Médecine."

Herz, herts, (HEINRICH,) a celebrated pianist and composer, born at Vienna in 1806. He met with brilliant success in London, Edinburgh, and Paris, and afterwards resided several years in America. performer he was very popular, and his pieces for the piano were at one time general favourites. D. in 1888.

As a

Herz, (HENRIETTA,) a German lady, distinguished for her wit and beauty, born in Berlin in 1764. She married Marcus Herz in 1779. Her house in Berlin was frequented Died in 1847: by many eminent men.

Herz, (MARCUS,) a German physician, born at Berlin in 1747; died in 1803.

Herzberg or Hertzberg, von, fon herts'berg, (EWALD FRIEDRICH,) a celebrated Prussian statesman. tant posts under Frederick the Great, and, after negoborn near Neustettin in 1725. He filled several impor. tiating a treaty of peace with Russia and Sweden in 1762, was appointed second minister of state. He was made a count by Frederick's successor, and also curator of the Academy at Berlin. Died in 1795. He was a zealous patron of learning, particularly of German literature.

See POSSELT, "Ewald Friedrich Graf von Hertzberg," 1798; WEDDIGEN, "Fragmente aus dem Leben des Grafen von Hertzberg, 1796; "Nouvelle Biographie Générale."

Herzen. See HERTZEN.

Herzog, her'tsŌG, (JOHANN JAKOB,) a German divine, born at Basel, Switzerland, September 12, 1805. Ile studied at Basel and Berlin, (1823-29,) was a professor of theology at Lausanne, (1835-45,) and at Erlangen, (1854-77.) Among his works are "De Origine Valdensium," (1848,) "Die romanischen Waldenser," (1853,) "Outline of General Church History," (3 vols., 1876-82,) and a "Real-Encyklopädie für protestantische Theologie," (22 vols., 1854-68; revised edition, 1877-84, unfinished.) Died at Erlangen, September 30, 1882.

Hesekiel, ha-zā’ke̟-èl, (GEORG LUDWIG,) a German novelist, poet, and editor, born at Halle, August 12, 1818, was educated at Halle, Jena, and Berlin, and be came editor of the "Neue preussische Zeitung." He published several volumes of popular and patriotic songs, a number of novels, and the well-known "Buch vom Fürsten Bismarck." Died at Berlin, February 26, 1874. Heselrige. See HAZLERIG.

Hesham, (Heschâm,) hêsh-am', or Hisham, hishm', (or, more fully, Heshâm-Ibn-Abd-el-Malek, hêsh-am' Ib'n åbd-el mål'ek, i.e. "Heshâm the son of Abd-el-Malek,") the tenth caliph of the house of Omey. yah, succeeded his cousin, Omar II., in 724 A.D. During