George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Welsh judge
Date of Birth: 15-May-1645
Place of Birth: Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 18-Apr-1689
Profession: judge, politician
Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys
- 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 (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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