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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys

Welsh judge, aka the Hanging Judge (1645–1689)

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About George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys

George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys was a Welsh judge and politician. He became notable during the reign of King James II, rising to the position of Lord Chancellor. His conduct as a judge was to enforce royal policy, resulting in a historical reputation for severity and bias, earning Judge Jeffreys the nickname "the Hanging Judge".

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Occupation: judge, politician
Position held: Lord Chancellor, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, member of the House of Lords, Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire
Citizenship: Wales, Kingdom of England
Born: May 15, 1645
Died: April 18, 1689

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