SettingsLord Chancellors of Ireland
Abraham Brewster
Abraham Brewster was an Irish judge and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Abraham Brewster was an Irish judge and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Adam Loftus (archbishop)
Adam Loftus (c. 1533 – 5 April 1605) was Archbishop of Armagh, and later Dublin, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1581.
Adam Loftus (c. 1533 – 5 April 1605) was Archbishop of Armagh, and later Dublin, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1581.
Adam Loftus (bishop)
Adam Loftus was Archbishop of Armagh, and later Dublin, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1581.
Adam Loftus was Archbishop of Armagh, and later Dublin, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1581.
Adam Loftus, 1st Viscount Loftus
Adam Loftus, 1st Viscount Loftus was Lord Chancellor of Ireland in 1619.
Adam Loftus, 1st Viscount Loftus was Lord Chancellor of Ireland in 1619.
Alan Brodrick, 1st Viscount Midleton
Alan Brodrick, 1st Viscount Midleton PC (Ire) (c.
Alan Brodrick, 1st Viscount Midleton PC (Ire) (c.
Alexander de Balscot
Alexander de Balscot, also known as Alexander Petit was one of the leading Irish clerics of the late fourteenth century, holding the offices of Bishop of Ossory, Bishop of Meath, Treasurer...
Alexander de Balscot, also known as Alexander Petit was one of the leading Irish clerics of the late fourteenth century, holding the offices of Bishop of Ossory, Bishop of Meath, Treasurer...
Alexander de Bicknor
Alexander de Bicknor (usually Alexander de Bykenore in original Middle English sources, though several other spellings are encountered as well) was an official in the Plantagenet kingdom u...
Alexander de Bicknor (usually Alexander de Bykenore in original Middle English sources, though several other spellings are encountered as well) was an official in the Plantagenet kingdom u...
Alexander Plunket
Alexander Plunket was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland by King Henry VII of England in 1492.
Alexander Plunket was appointed Lord Chancellor of Ireland by King Henry VII of England in 1492.
Anthony Hart
Sir Anthony Hart (c.1754-1831) was a British lawyer.
Sir Anthony Hart (c.1754-1831) was a British lawyer.
Charles Porter (Lord Chancellor of Ireland)
Sir Charles Porter, was a flamboyant and somewhat controversial English-born judge who nonetheless had a successful career, being twice Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Sir Charles Porter, was a flamboyant and somewhat controversial English-born judge who nonetheless had a successful career, being twice Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Constantine Henry Phipps
Sir Constantine Henry Phipps ( 1656-1723 ) was an English born lawyer who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Sir Constantine Henry Phipps ( 1656-1723 ) was an English born lawyer who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Constantine Phipps (Lord Chancellor of Ireland)
Sir Constantine Henry Phipps ( 1656-1723 ) was an English born lawyer who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Sir Constantine Henry Phipps ( 1656-1723 ) was an English born lawyer who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Edmund Oldhall
Edmund Oldhall was an English-born cleric and judge in fifteenth- century Ireland; he was Bishop of Meath and acting Lord Chancellor of Ireland .He was a brother of the leading Yorkist statesman...
Edmund Oldhall was an English-born cleric and judge in fifteenth- century Ireland; he was Bishop of Meath and acting Lord Chancellor of Ireland .He was a brother of the leading Yorkist statesman...
Edmund, Earl of Rutland
Edmund, Earl of Rutland (17 May 1443 – 30 December 1460) was the fifth child and second surviving son of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York and Cecily Neville.
Edmund, Earl of Rutland (17 May 1443 – 30 December 1460) was the fifth child and second surviving son of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York and Cecily Neville.
Edward Gibson, 1st Baron Ashbourne
Edward Gibson, 1st Baron Ashbourne PC, QC (4 September 1837 – 22 May 1913) was an Irish lawyer and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Edward Gibson, 1st Baron Ashbourne PC, QC (4 September 1837 – 22 May 1913) was an Irish lawyer and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Edward Sugden, 1st Baron St Leonards
Edward Burtenshaw Sugden, 1st Baron St Leonards PC (12 February 1781 – 29 January 1875) was a British lawyer, judge and Conservative politician.
Edward Burtenshaw Sugden, 1st Baron St Leonards PC (12 February 1781 – 29 January 1875) was a British lawyer, judge and Conservative politician.
Francis Blackburne
Francis Blackburne PC (Ire) KS (11 November 1782 – 17 September 1867) was an Irish judge and eventually became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Francis Blackburne PC (Ire) KS (11 November 1782 – 17 September 1867) was an Irish judge and eventually became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
George Cromer
George Cromer (died 1543) was Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland in the reign of Henry VIII of England, from 1521/2.
George Cromer (died 1543) was Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland in the reign of Henry VIII of England, from 1521/2.
Henry Deane
Henry Deane (c. 1440 – 1503) was the Archbishop of Canterbury in England.
Henry Deane (c. 1440 – 1503) was the Archbishop of Canterbury in England.
Hugh Curwen
Hugh Curwen (died 1 November 1568) was an English ecclesiastic and statesman.
Hugh Curwen (died 1 November 1568) was an English ecclesiastic and statesman.
Hugh Inge
Hugh Inge was an English born judge and prelate in sixteenth century Ireland who held the offices of Bishop of Meath, Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Hugh Inge was an English born judge and prelate in sixteenth century Ireland who held the offices of Bishop of Meath, Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Hugh Law
Hugh Law PC, QC was an Irish lawyer, politician and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Hugh Law PC, QC was an Irish lawyer, politician and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Ignatius O'Brien, 1st Baron Shandon
Ignatius John O'Brien, 1st Baron Shandon PC, QC (31 July 1857 – 10 September 1930), known as Sir Ignatius O'Brien, Bt, between 1916 and 1918, was an Irish lawyer and politician.
Ignatius John O'Brien, 1st Baron Shandon PC, QC (31 July 1857 – 10 September 1930), known as Sir Ignatius O'Brien, Bt, between 1916 and 1918, was an Irish lawyer and politician.
James Hewitt, 1st Viscount Lifford
James Hewitt, 1st Viscount Lifford (28 April 1712 – 28 April 1789) was an Irish lawyer and judge.
James Hewitt, 1st Viscount Lifford (28 April 1712 – 28 April 1789) was an Irish lawyer and judge.
John Alan
Sir John Alan, or Alen was a leading statesman in Ireland in the mid -sixteenth century.
Sir John Alan, or Alen was a leading statesman in Ireland in the mid -sixteenth century.
John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell
John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell PC, KC (17 September 1779 – 24 June 1861) was a British Liberal politician, lawyer, and man of letters.
John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell PC, KC (17 September 1779 – 24 June 1861) was a British Liberal politician, lawyer, and man of letters.
John Colton (bishop)
John Colton was a leading statesman and cleric in fourteenth century Ireland, who held the offices of Treasurer of Ireland, Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh.
John Colton was a leading statesman and cleric in fourteenth century Ireland, who held the offices of Treasurer of Ireland, Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh.
John de Bothby
John de Bothby, or Boothby ( born c.1320-died after 1380 ) was an English-born cleric and judge who became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
John de Bothby, or Boothby ( born c.1320-died after 1380 ) was an English-born cleric and judge who became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
John de St Paul
John de St Paul was Archbishop of Dublin 1349-1362 and Lord Chancellor of Ireland 1350-1356.
John de St Paul was Archbishop of Dublin 1349-1362 and Lord Chancellor of Ireland 1350-1356.
John Dynham, 1st Baron Dynham
John Dynham, 1st Baron Dynham was an English peer and politician.
John Dynham, 1st Baron Dynham was an English peer and politician.
John FitzGibbon, 1st Earl of Clare
John FitzGibbon, 1st Earl of Clare PC, later known as Earl of Clare or Lord Clare, was Attorney-General for Ireland in 1783, then Lord Chancellor of Ireland in 1789, in which capacity he was fir...
John FitzGibbon, 1st Earl of Clare PC, later known as Earl of Clare or Lord Clare, was Attorney-General for Ireland in 1783, then Lord Chancellor of Ireland in 1789, in which capacity he was fir...
John Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale
John Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale PC, KC, FRS (18 August 1748 – 16 January 1830), known as Sir John Mitford between 1793 and 1802, was a British lawyer and politician.
John Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale PC, KC, FRS (18 August 1748 – 16 January 1830), known as Sir John Mitford between 1793 and 1802, was a British lawyer and politician.
John Frowyk
John Frowyk became Prior of the Hospitallers in Ireland in 1356 and in the same year became Lord Chancellor of Ireland; he served as Chancellor until 1359, but O'Flanagan states that no further ...
John Frowyk became Prior of the Hospitallers in Ireland in 1356 and in the same year became Lord Chancellor of Ireland; he served as Chancellor until 1359, but O'Flanagan states that no further ...
John L'Archers
John L'Archers, or Larcher ( died 1349 ) was an English born cleric and judge who had a distinguished career in Ireland, holding the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland, but died during the fir...
John L'Archers, or Larcher ( died 1349 ) was an English born cleric and judge who had a distinguished career in Ireland, holding the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland, but died during the fir...
John Naish
John Naish PC, QC was an Irish lawyer Born in Limerick on 15 August 1841, Naish was ducated at Dublin University.
John Naish PC, QC was an Irish lawyer Born in Limerick on 15 August 1841, Naish was ducated at Dublin University.
John Thomas Ball
John Thomas Ball QC (24 July 1815 – 17 March 1898) was an Irish barrister and politician in the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
John Thomas Ball QC (24 July 1815 – 17 March 1898) was an Irish barrister and politician in the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
John Tiptoft, 1st Earl of Worcester
John Tiptoft, 1st Earl of Worcester KG (Eversden, 8 May 1427 – 18 October 1470) was an English nobleman and scholar, Lord High Treasurer, Lord High Constable and Deputy Governor of Ireland.
John Tiptoft, 1st Earl of Worcester KG (Eversden, 8 May 1427 – 18 October 1470) was an English nobleman and scholar, Lord High Treasurer, Lord High Constable and Deputy Governor of Ireland.
Lord Chancellor of Ireland
The office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland was the highest judicial office in Ireland until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.
The office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland was the highest judicial office in Ireland until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.
Maziere Brady
Maziere Brady (1796–1871) was an Irish judge, notable for his exceptionally long tenure as Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Maziere Brady (1796–1871) was an Irish judge, notable for his exceptionally long tenure as Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Nicholas St Lawrence, 4th Baron Howth
Nicholas St Lawrence, 4th Baron Howth (c.
Nicholas St Lawrence, 4th Baron Howth (c.
Patrick Barrett
Patrick Barrett (died 10 November 1415) was an Irishman who held religious and secular high offices in Ireland.
Patrick Barrett (died 10 November 1415) was an Irishman who held religious and secular high offices in Ireland.
Ralph Neville
Ralph Neville (or Ralf Nevill; died 1244) was a medieval clergyman and politician who served as Bishop of Chichester and Lord Chancellor of England.
Ralph Neville (or Ralf Nevill; died 1244) was a medieval clergyman and politician who served as Bishop of Chichester and Lord Chancellor of England.
Redmond Barry (lord chancellor)
Redmond John Barry (14 September 1866 – 11 July 1913) was an Irish lawyer.
Redmond John Barry (14 September 1866 – 11 July 1913) was an Irish lawyer.
Redmond John Barry
Redmond John Barry (14 September 1866 – 11 July 1913) was an Irish lawyer.
Redmond John Barry (14 September 1866 – 11 July 1913) was an Irish lawyer.
Richard FitzEustace
Sir Richard FitzEustace was an Irish statesman who briefly held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Sir Richard FitzEustace was an Irish statesman who briefly held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Richard Freeman (Irish judge)
Richard Freeman was an English-born judge who became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Richard Freeman was an English-born judge who became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Richard Plunkett
Richard Plunkett was an eminent Irish judge and statesman who held the offices of Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench for Ireland and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Richard Plunkett was an eminent Irish judge and statesman who held the offices of Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench for Ireland and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Richard Reade
Sir Richard Reade was an English-born judge who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Sir Richard Reade was an English-born judge who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Richard Talbot (archbishop of Dublin)
Richard Talbot ( c. 1390-1449 ), younger brother of John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, was Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Richard Talbot ( c. 1390-1449 ), younger brother of John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, was Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Richard West (Lord Chancellor of Ireland)
Richard West (c.1691–1726) was an 18th-century lawyer and politician.
Richard West (c.1691–1726) was an 18th-century lawyer and politician.
Richard Wogan
Richard Wogan ( died after 1449 ) was an Irish judge and cleric who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland and also served as a soldier.
Richard Wogan ( died after 1449 ) was an Irish judge and cleric who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland and also served as a soldier.
Robert Jocelyn, 1st Viscount Jocelyn
Robert Jocelyn, 1st Viscount Jocelyn PC SL was an English-Irish politician and member of the Peerage of Ireland.
Robert Jocelyn, 1st Viscount Jocelyn PC SL was an English-Irish politician and member of the Peerage of Ireland.
Robert Luttrell
The Robert Luttrell who settled on the banks of the Liffey near Dublin at Luttrellstown, was in 1226 treasurer of St. Patrick's Cathedral, and in 1236 was Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
The Robert Luttrell who settled on the banks of the Liffey near Dublin at Luttrellstown, was in 1226 treasurer of St. Patrick's Cathedral, and in 1236 was Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Robert Preston, 1st Viscount Gormanston
Robert Preston, 1st Viscount Gormanston was an Irish nobleman and statesman who held the offices of deputy to the Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Lord Deputy of Ireland.
Robert Preston, 1st Viscount Gormanston was an Irish nobleman and statesman who held the offices of deputy to the Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Lord Deputy of Ireland.
Robert Weston
Robert Weston (1515–1573), was Dean of the Arches and Lord Chancellor of Ireland in the time of Queen Elizabeth.
Robert Weston (1515–1573), was Dean of the Arches and Lord Chancellor of Ireland in the time of Queen Elizabeth.
Robert Wikeford
Robert Wikeford ( 1330-1390 ) was a distinguished English diplomat who went on to become Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Archbishop of Dublin.
Robert Wikeford ( 1330-1390 ) was a distinguished English diplomat who went on to become Lord Chancellor of Ireland and Archbishop of Dublin.
Roger Utlagh
Roger Utlagh, or Roger Outlawe was a leading Irish statesman of the fourteenth century and held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Roger Utlagh, or Roger Outlawe was a leading Irish statesman of the fourteenth century and held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Rowland FitzEustace, 1st Baron Portlester
Rowland FitzEustace, 1st Baron Portlester was an Irish peer and judge.
Rowland FitzEustace, 1st Baron Portlester was an Irish peer and judge.
Sir Edward Sullivan, 1st Baronet
Sir Edward Sullivan, 1st Baronet PC, was an Irish lawyer, and a Liberal Member of Parliament for Mallow, 1865-1870 in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Sir Edward Sullivan, 1st Baronet PC, was an Irish lawyer, and a Liberal Member of Parliament for Mallow, 1865-1870 in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Sir Joseph Napier, 1st Baronet
Sir Joseph Napier, 1st Baronet was an Irish Conservative Party Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom Parliament and subsequently Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Sir Joseph Napier, 1st Baronet was an Irish Conservative Party Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom Parliament and subsequently Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Sir Maziere Brady, 1st Baronet
Sir Maziere Brady, 1st Baronet was an Irish judge, notable for his exceptionally long tenure as Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Sir Maziere Brady, 1st Baronet was an Irish judge, notable for his exceptionally long tenure as Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Sir Samuel Walker, 1st Baronet
Sir Samuel Walker, 1st Baronet PC, QC was an Irish Liberal politician and lawyer.
Sir Samuel Walker, 1st Baronet PC, QC was an Irish Liberal politician and lawyer.
Sir William Gerard
Sir William Gerard was an Elizabethan statesman with a distinguished record of service in England, Wales and Ireland.
Sir William Gerard was an Elizabethan statesman with a distinguished record of service in England, Wales and Ireland.
Thomas Cantock
Thomas Cantock was an Irish cleric and judge who held the offices of Bishop of Emly and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Thomas Cantock was an Irish cleric and judge who held the offices of Bishop of Emly and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Thomas Cusack (Irish judge)
Sir Thomas Cusack was an Anglo-Irish judge and statesman of the sixteenth century, who held the offices of Master of the Rolls in Ireland, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, and Chancellor of the Exche...
Sir Thomas Cusack was an Anglo-Irish judge and statesman of the sixteenth century, who held the offices of Master of the Rolls in Ireland, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, and Chancellor of the Exche...
Thomas FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare
Thomas FitzMaurice FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare (c.
Thomas FitzMaurice FitzGerald, 7th Earl of Kildare (c.
Thomas Jones (archbishop)
Thomas Jones was Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Thomas Jones was Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Thomas Le Boteller
Thomas Le Boteller, or Butler, nicknamed Thomas Bacach or Thomas the Lame, was the illegitimate son of the Earl of Ormond, and a leading figure in early fifteenth century Ireland.He held the off...
Thomas Le Boteller, or Butler, nicknamed Thomas Bacach or Thomas the Lame, was the illegitimate son of the Earl of Ormond, and a leading figure in early fifteenth century Ireland.He held the off...
Thomas Manners-Sutton, 1st Baron Manners
Thomas Manners-Sutton, 1st Baron Manners PC, was a British lawyer and politician who served as Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1807 to 1827.
Thomas Manners-Sutton, 1st Baron Manners PC, was a British lawyer and politician who served as Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1807 to 1827.
Thomas O'Hagan, 1st Baron O'Hagan
Thomas O'Hagan, 1st Baron O'Hagan KP, PC, QC, was an Irish lawyer and judge.
Thomas O'Hagan, 1st Baron O'Hagan KP, PC, QC, was an Irish lawyer and judge.
Thomas Wyndham, 1st Baron Wyndham
Thomas Wyndham, 1st Baron Wyndham PC (27 December 1681-14 November 1745), was an Irish lawyer and politician.
Thomas Wyndham, 1st Baron Wyndham PC (27 December 1681-14 November 1745), was an Irish lawyer and politician.
Walter Devereux (1411-1459)
Walter Devereux (1411 – 22 April 1459) was Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1449 to about 1451.
Walter Devereux (1411 – 22 April 1459) was Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1449 to about 1451.
Walter Devereux (1411–1459)
Walter Devereux (1411 – 22 April 1459) was Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1449 to about 1451.
Walter Devereux (1411 – 22 April 1459) was Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1449 to about 1451.
Walter Fitzsimon
Walter Fitzsimon was a statesman and cleric in Ireland in the reign of Henry VII, who held the offices of Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Walter Fitzsimon was a statesman and cleric in Ireland in the reign of Henry VII, who held the offices of Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
William FitzJohn
William Fitzjohn was a leading prelate in early fourteenth century Ireland.
William Fitzjohn was a leading prelate in early fourteenth century Ireland.
William Plunket, 1st Baron Plunket
William Conyngham Plunket, 1st Baron Plunket PC (Ire) (1 July 1764 – 5 January 1854) was an Irish politician and lawyer who eventually became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
William Conyngham Plunket, 1st Baron Plunket PC (Ire) (1 July 1764 – 5 January 1854) was an Irish politician and lawyer who eventually became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
William Rokeby
William Rokeby ( died 1521 ) was a leading statesman and cleric in early sixteenth-century Ireland, who held the offices of Bishop of Meath, Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
William Rokeby ( died 1521 ) was a leading statesman and cleric in early sixteenth-century Ireland, who held the offices of Bishop of Meath, Archbishop of Dublin and Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
William Steele (Lord Chancellor of Ireland)
William Steele (bap. 19 August 1610, Sandbach – 1680) was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1654.
William Steele (bap. 19 August 1610, Sandbach – 1680) was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1654.
William Welles
Sir William Welles was an English-born statesman and judge in fifteenth-century Ireland, who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland: he was the brother of Lionel de Welles, 6th Baron Wel...
Sir William Welles was an English-born statesman and judge in fifteenth-century Ireland, who held the office of Lord Chancellor of Ireland: he was the brother of Lionel de Welles, 6th Baron Wel...