Robert Eden
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Sir Robert Eden, 1st Baronet (1741–1784) was the last Royal Governor of Maryland. He followed Horatio Sharpe as governor in 1769, and by 1775 his authority was totally usurped by the Annapolis Convention. He was created a baronet in 1776. Married to Caroline daughter of Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore. Buried in Annapolis, Maryland [[1]] Ancestor of Anthony Eden. Brother of William Eden, 1st Baron Auckland and related to North Carolina Governor Charles Eden.
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| Preceded by Horatio Sharpe |
Provincial Governor of Maryland 1769—1776 |
Succeeded by Thomas Johnson |
| Preceded by New creation |
Baronet (of Maryland) 1776–1784 |
Succeeded by Frederick Eden |
