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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys

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

United KingdomPoliticiansLived 1645 to 1689 · aged 43
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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys was a Welsh judge and politician. He became notable during the reign of King James II, rising to the position of Lord Chancellor.

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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys was a Welsh judge and politician. He became notable during the reign of King James II, rising to the position of Lord Chancellor. His conduct as a judge was to enforce royal policy, resulting in a historical reputation for severity and bias, earning Jeffreys the nickname of "the Hanging Judge".

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United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1645 to 1689 · aged 43
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