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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".
Everything about George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys →- 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