Thomas Bromley
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Sir Thomas Bromley (1530 – 11 April 1587) was a 16th-century lawyer, judge and politician who established himself in the mid-Tudor period and rose to prominence during the reign of Elizabeth I. He was successively Solicitor General and Lord Chancellor of England. He presided over the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots and died three months after her execution.
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Thomas Bromley | |
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Lord High Chancellor of England | |
In office c. 1579 – c. 1587 | |
Preceded by | Sir Nicholas Bacon (as Lord Keeper of the Great Seal) |
Succeeded by | Sir Christopher Hatton |
Solicitor General | |
In office c. 1569 – c. 1579 | |
Preceded by | Richard Onslow |
Succeeded by | John Popham |
Personal details | |
Born | 1530 |
Died | 11 April 1587(1587-04-11) (aged 57) |
Resting place | Westminster Abbey, London |
Nationality | English |
Spouse | Elizabeth Fortescue |
Alma mater | University of Oxford |
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