Peter King, 1st Baron King
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Peter King, 1st Baron King, PC, FRS (c. 1669 – 22 July 1734), commonly referred to as Lord King, was an English lawyer and politician, who became Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain.[1]
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The Lord King | |
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Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain Lord High Steward for the trials of: | |
In office 1 June 1725 – 29 November 1733 | |
Monarchs | George I George II |
Prime Minister | Sir Robert Walpole |
Preceded by | In Commission |
Succeeded by | The Lord Talbot |
Chief Justice of the Common Pleas | |
In office 1714–1725 | |
Preceded by | The Lord Trevor |
Succeeded by | Sir Robert Eyre |
Personal details | |
Born | 1669 Exeter |
Died | (1734-07-22)22 July 1734 Surrey |
Spouse | Anne Seys |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | Leiden University |
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