Lloyd Kenyon, 1st BaronKenyon (5 October 1732 - 4 April 1802), Lord Chief Justice, King's Bench, was descended on his father's side from an old Lancashire family; his mother was from Wales.
This lack of tact often lead Kenyon into striking blunders; as an advocate he was, moreover, deficient in ability of statement; and his position was achieved chiefly by hard work, a good knowledge of law and several lucky friendships.
Through the influence of Lord Thurlow, Kenyon in 1780 entered the House of Commons as member for Hindon, and in 1782 he was, through the same friendship, appointed Attorney General in Lord Rockingham's administration, an office which he continued to hold under Pitt.
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