Joseph Jekyll
Sir Joseph Jekyll KS PC (1663 – 19 August 1738), of Westminster, was a British barrister, judge and Whig politician who sat in the English and British House of Commons for 40 years from 1697 to 1738. He became Master of the Rolls in 1717.
Sir Joseph Jekyll KS PC | |
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Portrait by Jonathan Richardson | |
| Chief Justice of Cheshire | |
| In office 1697–1717 | |
| Preceded by | John Coombe |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Cowper |
| Master of the Rolls | |
| In office 13 July 1717 – 19 August 1738 | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Trevor |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Verney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1663 |
| Died | 19 August 1738 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
| Profession | Barrister, judge, politician |
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