Ralph de Hengham
Medieval English cleric and justice in the 13th century / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Ralph de Hengham (1235 – 18 May 1311) was an English cleric who held various high positions within the Medieval English judicial system.
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Sir Ralph de Hengham | |
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![]() A 17th-century engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar of Ralph de Hengham's monumental brass (no longer extant) at St Paul's Cathedral, London | |
12th Lord Chief Justice of England | |
In office 1274–1290 | |
Monarch | Edward I |
Chancellor | Walter de Merton Robert Burnell |
Preceded by | Martin of Littlebury |
Succeeded by | Gilbert de Thornton |
18th Chief Justice of the Common Pleas | |
In office 1301–1309 | |
Monarchs | Edward I Edward II |
Chancellor | John Langton William Greenfield William Hamilton Ralph Baldock |
Preceded by | John of Mettingham |
Succeeded by | Sir William Bereford |
Personal details | |
Born | 1235 |
Died | 18 May 1311(1311-05-18) (aged 75–76) |
Resting place | Old St Paul's Cathedral, London 51°30′49″N 0°5′54″W |
Nationality | English |
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