George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys
(1645-1689)
man
Died aged 43
Wikidata WikipediaGeorge 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.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
The Bloody Assizes In front of here stood the Market Hall where in 1685 Judge Jeffreys condemned 94 people to death for supporting the Monmouth Rebellion
9 Market Place, Wells, United Kingdom where they was
Pubs in Time #5
The Town of Ramsgate, London The Hanging Judge In this place in 1688 following the fall of James II, the infamous Judge Jeffries, who presided over the Bloody Assizes, enjoyed his last moments of freedom before being captured and beater while waiting for a passage from London. He was taken to the tower and died the following year.
62 Wapping High Street, London, United Kingdom where they was