William Eden

(b. April 3, 1745, Windlestone Hall, County Durham – d. May 28, 1814, Eden Park, Bromley, London )

Gender: M

Sir William Eden (1745-1814), later 1st Baron Auckland, was a prison reformer who in 1771 published Principles of Penal Law.

Also known as:

William Eden

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