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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys: Quick Facts

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Born May 15, 1645? • Acton • Wales
Died April 18, 1689 • London • England
Title / Office lord chancellor (1685-1688), England
Role In Bloody Assizes

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George Jeffreys, detail of an oil painting attributed to H. Claret; in the National Portrait Gallery, London
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