Robert Henley, 1st Earl of Northington
The Earl of Northington | |
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Portrait by Thomas Hudson | |
| Lord Keeper of the Great Seal Lord High Steward for the trial of: List | |
| In office 30 June 1757 – 16 January 1761 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Prime Minister | The Duke of Newcastle |
| Preceded by | In Commission |
| Succeeded by | himself as Lord Chancellor |
| Lord Chancellor Lord High Steward for the trial of: List | |
| In office 16 January 1761 – 30 July 1766 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister |
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| Preceded by | himself as Lord Keeper |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Camden |
| Lord President of the Council | |
| In office 30 July 1766 – 22 December 1767 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | The Earl of Chatham |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Winchilsea and Nottingham |
| Succeeded by | The Earl Gower |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1708 Hampshire |
| Died | 14 January 1772 (aged 63–64) Hampshire |
| Party | Whig Party |
| Spouse | Jane Huband |
| Children | 8 |
| Parent | Anthony Henley |
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Robert Henley, 1st Earl of Northington, PC MP (c. 1708 – 14 January 1772), was the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. He was a member of the Whig Party in the parliament and was known for his wit and writing.