Charles Yorke

Charles Yorke PC (30 December 1722 – 20 January 1770) was briefly Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. His father was also Lord Chancellor, and he began his career as a Member of Parliament. He served successively as Solicitor-General and Attorney-General for several governments, during which he was best known for writing what became the Quebec Act. He was appointed Lord Chancellor over his objections, but he committed suicide only three days after taking the post.

For other people named Charles Yorke, see Charles Yorke (disambiguation).

The Right Honourable
Charles Yorke
Portrait by Thomas Hudson
Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
In office
17 January 1770 – 20 January 1770
MonarchGeorge III
Prime MinisterThe Duke of Grafton
Preceded byThe Earl Camden
Succeeded byIn Commission
Personal details
Born(1722-12-30)30 December 1722
London, England
Died20 January 1770(1770-01-20) (aged 47)
London, England
Alma materCorpus Christi College, Cambridge
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