Thomas Fleming (judge)
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Sir Thomas Fleming (April 1544 – 7 August 1613) was an English judge and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1581 and 1611. He was judge in the trial of Guy Fawkes following the Gunpowder Plot.[1] He held several important offices, including Lord Chief Justice, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer and Solicitor General for England and Wales.
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Sir Thomas Fleming | |
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Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench | |
In office 1607–1613 | |
Monarch | James I |
Preceded by | Sir John Popham |
Succeeded by | Sir Edward Coke |
Personal details | |
Born | April 1544 Newport, Isle of Wight, England |
Died | 7 August 1613(1613-08-07) (aged 69) Stoneham Park, Hampshire, England |
Resting place | St Nicolas' Church, North Stoneham, England |
Spouse |
Mary James (m. 1570) |
Children | 7 sons, 7 daughters |
Parent(s) | John Fleming, Dorothy Harris |
Education | Godshill School and Lincoln's Inn |
Known for | Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Chief Baron of the Exchequer |
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