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Henry Peter Brougham

1778 - 1868

Born

19 September 1778

No. 19 St Andrew's Square in Edinburgh's New Town, Scotland

Died

07 May 1868

His chateau at Cannes, France

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
03/03/1803
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
25
Occupation
Barrister
Relationships
Parents: Henry Brougham (1742–1810), a modest Westmorland squire, and Eleanor (1750–1839), the daughter of the Revd James Syme and niece of William Robertson, the historian. Silbings: William Brougham (1795–1886), second Baron Brougham and Vaux. Spouse: Mary Anne Eden (1786-1865), eldest daughter of Thomas Eden, 4th son of Sir Robert Eden, 3rd Bart of West Auckland, widow of John Spalding. Children: Two daughters, Eleanor died an infant and the other aged 18, unmarried.

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