Print of Lord Chancellor Jeffreys, from a painting by Kneller. George 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.


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