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Adam Osgodby
Adam Osgodby (died 1316) was an English lawyer and administrator.
Adam Osgodby (died 1316) was an English lawyer and administrator.
Alfred Denning, Baron Denning
Alfred Thompson "Tom" Denning, Baron Denning, OM, PC, DL, commonly known as Lord Denning, was a British soldier, mathematician, lawyer and judge.
Alfred Thompson "Tom" Denning, Baron Denning, OM, PC, DL, commonly known as Lord Denning, was a British soldier, mathematician, lawyer and judge.
Archibald Levin Smith
Sir Archibald Levin Smith was a British judge and a rower who competed at Henley and in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
Sir Archibald Levin Smith was a British judge and a rower who competed at Henley and in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
Charles Caesar
Sir Charles Caesar (27 January 1590 – 6 December 1642), of Benington in Hertfordshire, was an English judge who served as Master of the Rolls in the period leading up to the outbreak of the Engl...
Sir Charles Caesar (27 January 1590 – 6 December 1642), of Benington in Hertfordshire, was an English judge who served as Master of the Rolls in the period leading up to the outbreak of the Engl...
Charles Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham
Charles Christopher Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham PC KC (29 April 1781 – 29 April 1851) was a British lawyer, judge and politician.
Charles Christopher Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham PC KC (29 April 1781 – 29 April 1851) was a British lawyer, judge and politician.
Charles Swinfen Eady, 1st Baron Swinfen
Charles Swinfen Eady, 1st Baron Swinfen PC, QC, was a British lawyer and judge.
Charles Swinfen Eady, 1st Baron Swinfen PC, QC, was a British lawyer and judge.
Christopher Bainbridge
Christopher Bainbridge (1462/64 – 1514) was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Christopher Bainbridge (1462/64 – 1514) was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Christopher Hales
Sir Christopher Hales (died 1541) was an English judge and Master of the Rolls.
Sir Christopher Hales (died 1541) was an English judge and Master of the Rolls.
Cuthbert Tunstall
Cuthbert Tunstall was an English Scholastic, church leader, diplomat, administrator and royal adviser.
Cuthbert Tunstall was an English Scholastic, church leader, diplomat, administrator and royal adviser.
David Neuberger, Baron Neuberger of Abbotsbury
David Edmond Neuberger, Baron Neuberger of Abbotsbury, PC, (born 10 January 1948) is an English lawyer.
David Edmond Neuberger, Baron Neuberger of Abbotsbury, PC, (born 10 January 1948) is an English lawyer.
Dudley Digges
Sir Dudley Digges, of Chilham Castle, Kent, was a Member of Parliament, elected to the Parliament of 1614 and that of 1621, and also a "Virginia adventurer," an investor who ventured his capit...
Sir Dudley Digges, of Chilham Castle, Kent, was a Member of Parliament, elected to the Parliament of 1614 and that of 1621, and also a "Virginia adventurer," an investor who ventured his capit...
Edward Bruce, 1st Lord Kinloss
Edward Bruce, 1st Lord Kinloss PC (1548 – 14 January 1611) was an Anglo-Scottish lawyer and judge.
Edward Bruce, 1st Lord Kinloss PC (1548 – 14 January 1611) was an Anglo-Scottish lawyer and judge.
Edward Phelips
Sir Edward Phelips (c.1555/60–1614) was the Speaker of the English House of Commons from 1604 until 1611, and subsequently Master of the Rolls from 1611 until his death in 1614.
Sir Edward Phelips (c.1555/60–1614) was the Speaker of the English House of Commons from 1604 until 1611, and subsequently Master of the Rolls from 1611 until his death in 1614.
Ernest Pollock, 1st Viscount Hanworth
Ernest Murray Pollock, 1st Viscount Hanworth KBE PC KC was a British Conservative politician, lawyer and judge.
Ernest Murray Pollock, 1st Viscount Hanworth KBE PC KC was a British Conservative politician, lawyer and judge.
Gilbert Gerard (judge)
Sir Gilbert Gerard was Attorney-General to Elizabeth I for over twenty years, who later became Master of the Rolls.
Sir Gilbert Gerard was Attorney-General to Elizabeth I for over twenty years, who later became Master of the Rolls.
Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf
Harry Kenneth Woolf, Baron Woolf, PC, FBA,, born 2 May 1933, was Master of the Rolls from 1996 until 2000 and Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 2000 until 2005.
Harry Kenneth Woolf, Baron Woolf, PC, FBA,, born 2 May 1933, was Master of the Rolls from 1996 until 2000 and Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 2000 until 2005.
Henry Bickersteth, 1st Baron Langdale
Henry Bickersteth, 1st Baron Langdale KC, PC was an English law reformer and Master of the Rolls.
Henry Bickersteth, 1st Baron Langdale KC, PC was an English law reformer and Master of the Rolls.
Henry Powle
Henry Powle was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1660 and 1690.
Henry Powle was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1660 and 1690.
Herbert Cozens-Hardy, 1st Baron Cozens-Hardy
Herbert Hardy Cozens-Hardy, 1st Baron Cozens-Hardy was a British politician and Master of the Rolls from 1907 until 1918.
Herbert Hardy Cozens-Hardy, 1st Baron Cozens-Hardy was a British politician and Master of the Rolls from 1907 until 1918.
John Blyth
John Blyth (or John Blythe) was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.
John Blyth (or John Blythe) was a medieval Bishop of Salisbury.
John Clerk (bishop)
John Clerk was an English bishop.
John Clerk was an English bishop.
John Colepeper, 1st Baron Colepeper
John Colepeper of Bedgebery, 1st Baron Culpeper of Thoresway (ca.
John Colepeper of Bedgebery, 1st Baron Culpeper of Thoresway (ca.
John Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst
John Singleton Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst PC KS FRS (21 May 1772 – 12 October 1863), was a British lawyer and politician.
John Singleton Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst PC KS FRS (21 May 1772 – 12 October 1863), was a British lawyer and politician.
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 Donaldson, Baron Donaldson of Lymington
John Francis Donaldson, Baron Donaldson of Lymington PC, QC was a senior British judge who served as Master of the Rolls for 10 years, from 1982 to 1992.
John Francis Donaldson, Baron Donaldson of Lymington PC, QC was a senior British judge who served as Master of the Rolls for 10 years, from 1982 to 1992.
John Langton
John Langton (died 1337) was a chancellor of England and Bishop of Chichester Langton was a clerk in the royal chancery, serving as the first Master of the Rolls from May 1286, and became chance...
John Langton (died 1337) was a chancellor of England and Bishop of Chichester Langton was a clerk in the royal chancery, serving as the first Master of the Rolls from May 1286, and became chance...
John Morton (bishop)
John Morton was an English prelate who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1486 to 1500.
John Morton was an English prelate who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1486 to 1500.
John of Thoresby
John of Thoresby was a Bishop of St Davids, then Bishop of Worcester and finally Archbishop of York.
John of Thoresby was a Bishop of St Davids, then Bishop of Worcester and finally Archbishop of York.
John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly
John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly PC, QC (20 January 1802 – 23 December 1874), known as Sir John Romilly between 1848 and 1866, was an English Whig politician and judge.
John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly PC, QC (20 January 1802 – 23 December 1874), known as Sir John Romilly between 1848 and 1866, was an English Whig politician and judge.
John Scarle
John Scarle was keeper of the rolls of Chancery from 1394 to 1397 and Archdeacon of Lincoln before being named Lord Chancellor of England in 1399.
John Scarle was keeper of the rolls of Chancery from 1394 to 1397 and Archdeacon of Lincoln before being named Lord Chancellor of England in 1399.
John Strange (English politician)
Sir John Strange KC PC (1696 – 18 May 1754) was a British politician and judge.
Sir John Strange KC PC (1696 – 18 May 1754) was a British politician and judge.
John Taylor (Master of the Rolls)
John Taylor was Master of the Rolls of the Court of Chancery from 1527 to 1534, following a successful career as a priest and civil servant.
John Taylor was Master of the Rolls of the Court of Chancery from 1527 to 1534, following a successful career as a priest and civil servant.
John Verney (judge)
Sir John Verney, KC, PC (23 October 1699 – 5 August 1741) was a British barrister, judge and politician.
Sir John Verney, KC, PC (23 October 1699 – 5 August 1741) was a British barrister, judge and politician.
John Wakering
John Wakering (or Wakeryng; died 9 April 1425) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.
John Wakering (or Wakeryng; died 9 April 1425) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.
John Waltham
John Waltham (or John de Waltham), Bishop of Salisbury was Lord High Treasurer and Lord Privy Seal of England, in the reign of Richard II.
John Waltham (or John de Waltham), Bishop of Salisbury was Lord High Treasurer and Lord Privy Seal of England, in the reign of Richard II.
John Yonge
John Yonge (c. 1465 – April 25, 1516), English ecclesiastic and diplomatist, was born at Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, and educated at Winchester and New College, Oxford, where he became a f...
John Yonge (c. 1465 – April 25, 1516), English ecclesiastic and diplomatist, was born at Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, and educated at Winchester and New College, Oxford, where he became a f...
Joseph Jekyll
Sir Joseph Jekyll KS (1663 – 19 August 1738) was a British barrister, politician and judge.
Sir Joseph Jekyll KS (1663 – 19 August 1738) was a British barrister, politician and judge.
Julius Caesar (judge)
Sir Julius Caesar was an English judge and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1589 and 1622.
Sir Julius Caesar was an English judge and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1589 and 1622.
Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon
Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon, PC, SL, KC was a British politician and barrister, who served as Attorney General, Master of the Rolls and Lord Chief Justice.
Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon, PC, SL, KC was a British politician and barrister, who served as Attorney General, Master of the Rolls and Lord Chief Justice.
Nathaniel Lindley, Baron Lindley
Sir Nathaniel Lindley, Baron Lindley SL PC FRS was an English judge.
Sir Nathaniel Lindley, Baron Lindley SL PC FRS was an English judge.
Nicholas Bubwith
Nicholas Bubwith (died 1424) was a Bishop of London, Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Bath and Wells as well as Lord Privy Seal and Lord High Treasurer.
Nicholas Bubwith (died 1424) was a Bishop of London, Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Bath and Wells as well as Lord Privy Seal and Lord High Treasurer.
Nicholas Hare
Sir Nicholas Hare of Bruisyard, Suffolk was Speaker of the House of Commons of England between 1539-1540.
Sir Nicholas Hare of Bruisyard, Suffolk was Speaker of the House of Commons of England between 1539-1540.
Nicholas Phillips, Baron Phillips of Worth Matravers
Nicholas Addison Phillips, Baron Phillips of Worth Matravers, KG PC is the President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
Nicholas Addison Phillips, Baron Phillips of Worth Matravers, KG PC is the President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
Raymond Evershed, 1st Baron Evershed
Raymond Evershed, 1st Baron Evershed PC, KC was British judge who served as Master of the Rolls, and subsequently became a Law Lord.
Raymond Evershed, 1st Baron Evershed PC, KC was British judge who served as Master of the Rolls, and subsequently became a Law Lord.
Richard Arden, 1st Baron Alvanley
Richard Pepper Arden, 1st Baron Alvanley PC, KC (20 May 1744 – 19 March 1804) was a British barrister and politician.
Richard Pepper Arden, 1st Baron Alvanley PC, KC (20 May 1744 – 19 March 1804) was a British barrister and politician.
Richard Collins, Baron Collins
Richard Henn Collins, Baron Collins, PC, KC was an Anglo-Irish lawyer and judge.
Richard Henn Collins, Baron Collins, PC, KC was an Anglo-Irish lawyer and judge.
Richard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone
Richard Everard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone, GCMG, QC (22 December 1842 – 15 December 1915) was a British barrister, politician and judge who served in many high political and judicia...
Richard Everard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone, GCMG, QC (22 December 1842 – 15 December 1915) was a British barrister, politician and judge who served in many high political and judicia...
Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford
Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford (24 February 1779 – 4 September 1826) was a British lawyer, judge and politician.
Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford (24 February 1779 – 4 September 1826) was a British lawyer, judge and politician.
Robert Morton (bishop)
Robert Morton (1435 – May 1497) was an English priest and Bishop of Worcester.
Robert Morton (1435 – May 1497) was an English priest and Bishop of Worcester.
Robert Southwell (sheriff)
Sir Robert Southwell (born around 1520 in Windham Manor, Norfolk - died 1559 in Mereworth) was an English civil servant during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I. He was elected Memb...
Sir Robert Southwell (born around 1520 in Windham Manor, Norfolk - died 1559 in Mereworth) was an English civil servant during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I. He was elected Memb...
Robert Wright, Baron Wright
Robert Alderson Wright, Baron Wright, GCMG, PC (15 October 1869 – 27 June 1964) was a British judge.
Robert Alderson Wright, Baron Wright, GCMG, PC (15 October 1869 – 27 June 1964) was a British judge.
Sir George Jessel
Sir George Jessel (13 February 1824 – 21 March 1883), a British judge, was born in London.
Sir George Jessel (13 February 1824 – 21 March 1883), a British judge, was born in London.
Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet
Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1640 and 1669 and was Speaker in 1660.
Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Baronet was an English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1640 and 1669 and was Speaker in 1660.
Thomas Bingham, Baron Bingham of Cornhill
Thomas Henry Bingham, Baron Bingham of Cornhill, KG PC QC FBA, was a British judge and jurist.
Thomas Henry Bingham, Baron Bingham of Cornhill, KG PC QC FBA, was a British judge and jurist.
Thomas Carter (1690-1763)
Thomas Carter (c1690–1763) was a politician, a Member of Parliament, Master of the Rolls, Privy Councillor and Secretary of State for Ireland.
Thomas Carter (c1690–1763) was a politician, a Member of Parliament, Master of the Rolls, Privy Councillor and Secretary of State for Ireland.
Thomas Carter (1690–1763)
Thomas Carter (c1690–1763) was a politician, a Member of Parliament, Master of the Rolls, Privy Councillor and Secretary of State for Ireland.
Thomas Carter (c1690–1763) was a politician, a Member of Parliament, Master of the Rolls, Privy Councillor and Secretary of State for Ireland.
Thomas Clarke (judge)
Sir Thomas Clarke, KC, FRS, PC (1703 – 13 November 1764) was a British judge who served as Master of the Rolls.
Sir Thomas Clarke, KC, FRS, PC (1703 – 13 November 1764) was a British judge who served as Master of the Rolls.
Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex
Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, (b.
Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, (b.
Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley
Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley PC (1540 – 15 March 1617) was an English Nobleman, Judge and Statesman who served as Lord Keeper and Lord Chancellor for twenty-one years.
Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley PC (1540 – 15 March 1617) was an English Nobleman, Judge and Statesman who served as Lord Keeper and Lord Chancellor for twenty-one years.
Thomas Plumer
Sir Thomas Plumer MR was a British judge and politician, the first Vice Chancellor of England and later Master of the Rolls.
Sir Thomas Plumer MR was a British judge and politician, the first Vice Chancellor of England and later Master of the Rolls.
Thomas Sewell
Sir Thomas Sewell (c. 1710 - 6 March 1784) was an English judge and Member of Parliament, and Master of the Rolls from 1764 to 1784.
Sir Thomas Sewell (c. 1710 - 6 March 1784) was an English judge and Member of Parliament, and Master of the Rolls from 1764 to 1784.
Tom Denning, Baron Denning
Alfred Thompson "Tom" Denning, Baron Denning, OM, PC, DL (23 January 1899 – 5 March 1999), commonly known as Lord Denning, was a British soldier, mathematician, lawyer and judge.
Alfred Thompson "Tom" Denning, Baron Denning, OM, PC, DL (23 January 1899 – 5 March 1999), commonly known as Lord Denning, was a British soldier, mathematician, lawyer and judge.
Wilfred Greene, 1st Baron Greene
Wilfred Arthur Greene, 1st Baron Greene MC, OBE, KC, PC was a British lawyer and judge.
Wilfred Arthur Greene, 1st Baron Greene MC, OBE, KC, PC was a British lawyer and judge.
William Brett, 1st Viscount Esher
William Baliol Brett, 1st Viscount Esher PC, QC, known as Sir William Brett between 1868 and 1883, was a British lawyer, judge and Conservative politician.
William Baliol Brett, 1st Viscount Esher PC, QC, known as Sir William Brett between 1868 and 1883, was a British lawyer, judge and Conservative politician.
William Cordell
Sir William Cordell (1522–1581) was Solicitor General and Master of the Rolls during the reign of Queen Mary I and Speaker of the House of Commons during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Sir William Cordell (1522–1581) was Solicitor General and Master of the Rolls during the reign of Queen Mary I and Speaker of the House of Commons during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
William Grant (British politician)
Sir William Grant (13 October 1752 – 23 May 1832) was a British lawyer, Member of Parliament from 1790–1812 and Master of the Rolls from 1801–1817.
Sir William Grant (13 October 1752 – 23 May 1832) was a British lawyer, Member of Parliament from 1790–1812 and Master of the Rolls from 1801–1817.
William Pickford, 1st Baron Sterndale
William Pickford, 1st Baron Sterndale PC (1 October 1848–7 August 1923) was a British lawyer and judge.
William Pickford, 1st Baron Sterndale PC (1 October 1848–7 August 1923) was a British lawyer and judge.
William Warham
William Warham (c. 1450 – 22 August 1532), Archbishop of Canterbury, belonged to a Hampshire family, and was educated at Winchester and New College, Oxford, afterwards practising and teaching la...
William Warham (c. 1450 – 22 August 1532), Archbishop of Canterbury, belonged to a Hampshire family, and was educated at Winchester and New College, Oxford, afterwards practising and teaching la...