Eardley Norton | |
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Member of the Imperial Legislative Council | |
In office 1894–1894 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Eardley John Norton 19 February 1852 Madras Presidency, India |
Died | 13 July 1931 Bexley, Kent, England | (aged 79)
Nationality | British |
Political party | Indian National Congress (1887-1895) |
Alma mater | Merton College, Oxford |
Eardley John Norton (19 February 1852 – 13 July 1931) was a Madras barrister, coroner and politician of British origin. He was also one of the earliest members of the Indian National Congress and a champion of civil liberties and rights of the Indian people.