Frederic Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford
British politician (1794–1878) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frederic Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford, PC, FRS (25 April 1794 – 5 October 1878) was a British jurist and Conservative politician. He was twice Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain.
Quick Facts Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, Monarch ...
The Lord Chelmsford | |
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Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain | |
In office 26 February 1858 – 11 June 1859 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby |
Preceded by | The Lord Cranworth |
Succeeded by | The Lord Campbell |
In office 6 July 1866 – 29 February 1868 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Derby |
Preceded by | The Lord Cranworth |
Succeeded by | The Lord Cairns |
Personal details | |
Born | (1794-04-25)25 April 1794 London, United Kingdom |
Died | 5 October 1878(1878-10-05) (aged 84) London, United Kingdom |
Resting place | Brompton Cemetery |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Anna Maria Tinling
(m. 1822; died 1875) |
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