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For other people named Charles Yorke, see Charles Yorke (disambiguation).
Charles Yorke PC (30 December 1722 ā 20 January 1770) was a British politician who briefly served as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain.[1] His father was also Lord Chancellor, and he began his career as a Member of Parliament. He served successively as Solicitor-General and Attorney-General for several governments, during which he was best known for writing what became the Quebec Act. He was appointed Lord Chancellor over his objections, but he committed suicide only three days after taking the post.
Quick Facts The Right Honourable, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain ...
Charles Yorke | |
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Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain | |
In office 17 January 1770 ā 20 January 1770 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | The Duke of Grafton |
Preceded by | The Lord Camden |
Succeeded by | In Commission |
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Born | (1722-12-30)30 December 1722 London, England |
Died | 20 January 1770(1770-01-20) (aged 47) London, England |
Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Cambridge |
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