Robert Henley, 2nd Baron Henley
1785–1841 (age 56)
Biography
Robert Henley, 2nd Baron Henley, navigated the shifting political landscape of early nineteenth-century Britain with a sense of duty shaped by his family’s peerage and public service. As a member of the House of Lords, he upheld the responsibilities of his title and sought to serve the public interest through measured counsel during a period of reform and upheaval.
Lord Henley’s final resting place at the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Watford reflects the esteem afforded to him by those who knew him. His commitment to the governance of the realm and to the long traditions of the Henley family remain part of his enduring legacy.