Eden, Right Rev. Robert

D.D. (Oxford, 1851), lord bishop of Moray, Ro , and Caithne , 1851 elected Primus of Scottish Church, 1862; Episcopal Church in Scotland; b. in London, Sept. 2, 1804; educated at Christ Church, Oxford; graduated B.A. 1827, M.A. 1829, B.D. 1851; was ordained deacon and priest, 1828; became succe ively curate of Weston-sub-Edge 1828; Me ing, E ex, 1829; Peldon, 1832; rector of Leigh, 1837; consecrated bishop, 1851. He was appointed rural dean of Rochford, 1837; was justice of the peace for the county of E ex, and inspector of schools. During his episcopate the episcopal residence has been removed from Elgin to Inverne (1853), and an official residence (1879) and new cathedral built (begun 1866, opened 1869, consecrated 1873). He has published various sermons, charges, pamphlets, etc.