John Bradshaw (judge)

John Bradshaw (12 July 1602–31 October 1659) was an English jurist. He is most notable for his role as President of the High Court of Justice for the trial of King Charles I and as the first Lord President of the Council of State of the English Commonwealth.

Lord President of the Council of State
John Bradshaw
19th century engraving of John Bradshaw by George Perfect Harding
President of the Council of State
In office
12 March 1649  29 December 1651
Preceded byPro tempore Oliver Cromwell
Succeeded byBulstrode Whitelocke
Lord President of High Court of Justice
In office
10 January 1649  30 January 1649
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
In office
1658–1659
Preceded byThomas Fell
Succeeded byWilliam Lenthal
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
In office
1649–1654
Preceded byGilbert Gerrard
Succeeded byThomas Fell
Chief Justice of Chester and North Wales
Preceded bySir Thomas Milward
Succeeded bySir Timothy Turner
Personal details
Born15 July 1602
Wyberslegh Hall, England
Died31 October 1659 (aged 57)
Westminster Abbey, England
Resting placeInitially, Westminster Abbey
SpouseMary Marbury
EducationKing's School, Macclesfield
Alma materGray's Inn
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