John Widgery, Baron Widgery, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Widgery, Baron Widgery

English judge

Date of Birth: 24-Jul-1911

Place of Birth: Devon, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 26-Jul-1981

Profession: judge, engineer, politician

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

John Passmore Widgery, Baron Widgery, (24 July 1911 – 26 July 1981) was an English judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1971 to 1980.
He is principally noted for presiding over the Widgery Tribunal on the events of Bloody Sunday.