Background
Born Robert Henley Eden, he was the son of Morton Eden, 1st Baron Henley, and Lady Elizabeth Henley, youngest daughter of Lord Chancellor Robert Henley, 1st Earl of Northington.
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Robert Henley
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Career
In 1830 he succeeded his father as second Baron Henley but as this was an Irish peerage it did not entitle him to a seat in the House of Lords. Lady Henley died in 1869.
Membership
8th United Kingdom Parliament]
He served as a Master in Chancery from 1826 to 1840 and between 1826 and 1830 he also sat as Member of Parliament for Fowey.
