William Chapple (judge)
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Sir William Chapple (c. 1676 – 15 March 1745) of Waybay House, Upwey, Dorset and Wonersh, Surrey, was a British lawyer and Whig politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1723 to 1737. He became a High Court Judge in 1737 and presided over the trial of highwayman Dick Turpin.
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Sir William Chapple | |
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Member of Parliament for Dorchester | |
In office 1723–1737 | |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1676 (1676) |
Died | 15 March 1745 (aged 68–69) |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Trehane Clifton |
Children | 6 |
Relatives | Fletcher Norton (son-in-law) |
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