John Toler, 1st Earl of Norbury
John Toler, 1st Earl of Norbury PC, KC (3 December 1745 – 27 July 1831), known as The Lord Norbury between 1800 and 1827, was an Irish lawyer, politician and judge. A greatly controversial figure in his time, he was nicknamed the "Hanging Judge" and was considered to be one of the most corrupt legal figures in Irish history. He was Chief Justice of the Irish Common Pleas between 1800 and 1827.
The Right Honourable The Earl of Norbury PC KC | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Irish Common Pleas | |
| In office 1800–1827 | |
| Monarchs | George III George IV |
| Preceded by | The Viscount Carleton |
| Succeeded by | William Plunket, 1st Baron Plunket |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 December 1745 Beechwood, County Tipperary |
| Died | 27 July 1831 Great Denmark Street, Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Spouse | Grace Graham (d. 1827) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
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