John Finch, 1st Baron Finch
English judge and politician (1584–1660) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Finch, 1st Baron Finch (17 September 1584 – 27 November 1660) was an English judge, and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1621 and 1629. He was Speaker of the House of Commons.
Quick Facts Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, Preceded by ...
The Lord Finch | |
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Lord Keeper of the Great Seal | |
In office 1640–1641 | |
Preceded by | The Lord Coventry |
Succeeded by | Sir Edward Littleton |
Chief Justice of the Common Pleas | |
In office 1634–1640 | |
Preceded by | Sir Robert Heath |
Succeeded by | Sir Edward Littleton |
Speaker of the House of Commons | |
In office 1628–1629 | |
Preceded by | Sir Heneage Finch |
Succeeded by | Sir John Glanville |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 September 1584 |
Died | 27 November 1660 (aged 76) |
Alma mater | Emmanuel College, Cambridge |
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