Robin Eames

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Robin Henry Alexander Eames, Baron Eames OM (born 27 April 1937) was the Anglican Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh from 1986 to 2006.

Political Career[edit]

Lord Eames is a crossbench peer, and as such is not subject to a party whip. He was made a peer in 1995. His interests include matters of nationality, international affairs and justice.

Education[edit]

He was educated at the city's Belfast Royal Academy and Methodist College Belfast before going on to study at the Queen's University of Belfast, graduating LL.B (Upper Second Class Honours) in 1960 and earning a Ph.D. degree in ecclesiastical law and history in 1963. He qualified in theology with a Divinity Testimonium (2nd class) from Trinity College, Dublin.

Notable Work[edit]

In 2006 he won the Tipperary International Peace Award.

External Links[edit]

Parliamentary Website of the UK House of Lords