John Holt (Lord Chief Justice), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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English lawyer and Lord Chief Justice of England
Date of Birth: 23-Dec-1642
Place of Birth: Abingdon-on-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 05-Mar-1710
Profession: judge, politician
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About John Holt (Lord Chief Justice)
- Sir John Holt (23 December 1642 – 5 March 1710) was an English lawyer and served as Lord Chief Justice of England from 17 April 1689 to his death.
- He is frequently credited with playing a major role in ending the prosecution of witches in English law.
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| Date of birth/death | 1670 | 1733 | |
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| Work period | from 1692 until 1733 | ||
| Work location | The Hague (1692-1696, 1698-1699), Amsterdam, London, The Hague (1705-1727), London (circa 1727-1733) | ||
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