Christopher Palles
Christopher Palles (25 December 1831 – 14 February 1920) was an Irish barrister, Solicitor-General, Attorney-General and a judge for over 40 years. His biographer, Vincent Thomas Hyginus Delany, described him as "the greatest of the Irish judges". He served as the last Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer from 1874 until his retirement from the bench in 1916.
Christopher Palles | |
|---|---|
| Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland | |
| In office 1874–1916 | |
| Preceded by | David Richard Pigot |
| Succeeded by | None |
| Attorney General for Ireland | |
| In office 1872–1873 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Dowse |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Law |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 December 1831 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 14 February 1929 (aged 97) Dublin, Ireland |
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