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 | George II George III |
Prime Minister | The Duke of Newcastle |
Preceded by | In Commission |
Succeeded by | himself as Lord High Chancellor |
Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain Lord High Steward for the trial of: List | |
In office 16 January 1761 – 30 July 1766 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | The Duke of Newcastle The Earl of Bute George Grenville The Marquess of Rockingham |
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 |
Nationality | English |
Political party | Whig Party |
Spouse | Jane Huband |
Children | 8 |
Parent | Anthony Henley |
Robert Henley, 1st Earl of Northington, PC (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.[1]