George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys
Deceased Q336556

George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys

Welsh judge, aka the Hanging Judge (1645–1689)

Born: May 15, 1645 (1645) · Wrexham
Died: April 18, 1689 (1689) · London
Age at death: 43 years
Nationality Kingdom of England, Wales
Occupation politician, judge
Education Trinity College, Shrewsbury School, Westminster School, St Paul's School
Position held member of the House of Lords, Lord Chancellor, Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Gender male

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