Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough
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This article is about the Lord Chief Justice. For his son, the Governor-General of India, see Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough.
Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough, PC, FSA (16 November 1750 – 13 December 1818), was an English judge. After serving as a member of parliament and Attorney General, he became Lord Chief Justice.
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The Lord Ellenborough | |
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Lord Chief Justice | |
In office 11 April 1802 – 2 November 1818 | |
Monarch | George III |
Preceded by | The Lord Kenyon |
Succeeded by | Charles Abbott |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Law (1750-11-16)16 November 1750 Great Salkeld, Cumberland, England, Great Britain |
Died | 13 December 1818(1818-12-13) (aged 68) London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Resting place | Charterhouse, London, England |
Spouse |
Ann Towry (m. 1789) |
Children | 10, including Edward, Charles and Henry |
Parent | Edmund Law (father) |
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