Robert Rolfe, 1st Baron Cranworth
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Robert Monsey Rolfe, 1st Baron Cranworth, PC (18 December 1790 – 26 July 1868) was a British lawyer and Liberal politician. He twice served as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain.
Not to be confused with Robert Gurdon, 1st Baron Cranworth.
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The Lord Cranworth | |
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Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain | |
In office 28 December 1852 – 21 February 1858 | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | The Lord St Leonards |
Succeeded by | The Lord Chelmsford |
In office 7 July 1865 – 26 June 1866 | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | The Lord Westbury |
Succeeded by | The Lord Chelmsford |
Personal details | |
Born | (1790-12-18)18 December 1790 Cranworth, Norfolk |
Died | 26 July 1868(1868-07-26) (aged 77) Holwood House Keston, Kent United Kingdom |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Liberal |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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