George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys
George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys PC (15 May 1645 – 18 April 1689), also known as "the Hanging Judge", was a Welsh judge. He became notable during the reign of King James II, rising to the position of Lord Chancellor (and serving as Lord High Steward in certain instances). His conduct as a judge was to enforce royal policy, resulting in a historical reputation for severity and bias.
The Right Honourable The Lord Jeffreys PC | |
|---|---|
| Lord Chancellor | |
| In office 28 September 1685 – December 1688 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Guilford |
| Succeeded by | In Commission |
| Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench | |
| In office 28 September 1683 – 23 October 1685 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Francis Pemberton |
| Succeeded by | Sir Edward Herbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1645 Acton, Wrexham, Wales |
| Died | 18 April 1689 (aged 43) Tower of London, England |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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