Michael Eden, 7th Baron Henley
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Michael Francis Eden, 7th Baron Henley and 5th Baron Northington (13 August 1914 – 20 December 1977),[1] was a British peer active in Liberal Party politics.
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The Lord Henley | |
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President of the Liberal Party | |
In office 1966–1967 | |
Preceded by | Nancy Seear |
Succeeded by | Donald Wade |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 21 April 1962 – 20 December 1977 Hereditary peerage | |
Preceded by | The 6th Baron Henley |
Succeeded by | The 8th Baron Henley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1914-08-13)13 August 1914 |
Died | 20 December 1977(1977-12-20) (aged 63) |
Political party | Liberal |
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Eden succeeded as Baron Henley and Baron Northington in 1962. He served as President of the Liberal Party from 1966 to 1967, then as chairman from 1968 to 1969.[2] He served as deputy whip of the party in the House of Lords.[3] In 1973, he was appointed Chairman of the Council for the Protection of Rural England.[4] Outside politics, he bought and restored Scaleby Castle.[5]