The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales is the second-highest judge of the Courts of England and Wales, after the Lord Chancellor, and the presiding judge of Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal, and of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court. Schematic of court system for England and Wales The United Kingdom does not have a single unified judicial system - England and Wales have one system, Scotland another, and Northern Ireland a third. ... The Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, or Lord Chancellor and in former times Chancellor of England, is one of the most senior and important functionaries in the government of the United Kingdom. ... Her Majestys Court of Appeal is the second most senior court in the English legal system (with only the judges of the House of Lords above it). ... Her Majestys High Court of Justice (known more simply as the High Court) is, together with the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal, part of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in England and Wales: see Courts of England and Wales. ...

Originally, the three high common law courts, the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of the King's (or Queen's) Bench, and the Court of the Exchequer, each had their own Chief Justice. That of the Exchequer Court was styled as the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, and that of the Common Pleas was Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, leaving the head of the King's (or Queen's) Bench to be known simply as the Lord Chief Justice. The courts, however, were combined in 1875, leaving a single Chief Justice. This article concerns the common-law legal system, as contrasted with the civil law legal system; for other meanings of the term, within the field of law, see common law (disambiguation). ... In United States jurisprudence, Court of Common Pleas is a term referring to a court of certain jurisdiction. ...

There is also a Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland. The Lord Chief Justice's equivalent in Scotland is the Lord President of the Court of Session, who also holds the post of Lord Justice-General in the High Court of Justiciary. The Lord Justice General of Scotland is head of the High Court of Justiciary, Lord President of the Court of Session and head of the judiciary in Scotland. ... The Lord Justice General of Scotland is head of the High Court of Justiciary, Lord President of the Court of Session and head of the judiciary in Scotland. ... The High Court of Justiciary is Scotlands supreme criminal court. ...

Presently the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales is the Lord Woolf. Henry Kenneth Woolf, Baron Woolf, PC (born May 2, 1933), is the current Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, making him the second most senior judge in England and Wales after the Lord Chancellor. ...

Lord Chief Justices, King's (Queen's) Bench, to 1875

• Robert de Brus (1268 - c. 1274)
• Ralph de Hengham (c. 1274 - 1290)
• Gilbert de Thornton (1290 - 1296)
• Roger Le Brabazon (1296 - March 1316)
• William Inge (judge) (March 1316 - June 15, 1317)
• Henry Le Scrope (June 15, 1317 - September 1323)
• Hervey de Staunton (September 1323 - March 21, 1324)
• Geoffrey Le Scrope (March 21, 1324 - May 1, 1329)
• Robert de Malberthorp (May 1, 1329 - October 28, 1329)
• Henry Le Scrope (October 28, 1329 - December 19, 1330)
• Geoffrey Le Scrope (December 19, 1330 - March 28, 1332)
• Richard de Wyllughby (March 28, 1332 - September 20, 1332)
• Geoffrey le Scrope (September 20, 1332 - September 10, 1333)
• Richard de Wyllughby (September 10, 1333 - 1337)
• Geoffrey le Scrope (1337 - October 1338)
• Richard de Wyllughby (October 1338 - July 21, 1340)
• Sir Robert Parning (July 21, 1340 - January 8, 1341)
• Sir William Scot (January 8, 1341 - November 26, 1346)
• Sir William de Thorpe (November 26, 1346 - October 26, 1350)
• Sir William de Shareshull (October 26, 1350 - July 5, 1357)
• Sir Thomas de Seton (July 5, 1357 - May 24, 1361)
• Sir Henry Greene (May 24, 1361 - October 29, 1365)
• Sir John Knivet (October 29, 1365 - July 15, 1372)
• John de Cavendish (July 15, 1372 - June 14, 1381) (murdered in the Peasants' Revolt)
• Sir Robert Tresylian (June 22, 1381 - January 31, 1388)
• Sir Walter de Cloptone (January 31, 1388 - November 15, 1400)
• Sir William Gascoigne (November 15, 1400 - March 29, 1413)
• Sir William Hankford (March 29, 1413 - January 21, 1424)
• Sir William Cheyne (January 21, 1424 - January 20, 1439)
• Sir John Ivyn (January 20, 1439 - April 13, 1440)
• Sir John Hody (April 13, 1440 - January 25, 1442)
• Sir John Fortescue (January 25, 1442 - May 13, 1461)
• Sir John Markham (May 13, 1461 - January 23, 1469)
• Sir Thomas Billing (January 23, 1469 - May 7, 1481)
• Sir William Huse (May 7, 1481 - November 24, 1495)
• Sir John Fineux (November 24, 1495 - January 23, 1526)
• Sir John Fitz-James (January 23, 1526 - January 21, 1539)
• Sir Edward Montague (January 21, 1539 - November 9, 1545)
• Sir Richard Lyster (November 9, 1545 - March 21, 1552)
• Sir Roger Chomeley (March 21, 1552 - October 4, 1553)
• Sir Thomas Bromley (October 4, 1553 - June 11, 1555)
• Sir William Portman (June 11, 1555 - May 8, 1557)
• Sir Edward Saunders (May 8, 1557 - January 22, 1559)
• Sir Robert Catlyn (January 22, 1559 - November 8, 1574)
• Sir Christopher Wray (November 8, 1574 - June 2, 1592)
• Sir John Popham (June 2, 1592 - June 25, 1607)
• Sir Thomas Fleming (June 25, 1607 - October 25, 1613)
• Sir Edward Coke (October 25, 1613 - November 16, 1616)
• Sir Henry Montagu (November 16, 1616 - January 29, 1621)
• Sir James Ley (January 29, 1621 - January 26, 1625)
• Sir Ranulph Crewe (January 26, 1625 - February 5, 1627)
• Sir Nicholas Hyde (February 5, 1627 - October 24, 1631)
• Sir Thomas Richardson (October 24, 1631 - April 14, 1635)
• Sir John Brampston (April 14, 1635 - October 31, 1642)
• Sir Robert Heath (October 31, 1642 - October 1645)
• Henry Rolle (October 12, 1648 - June 15, 1655)
• John Glyn (June 15, 1655 - January 17, 1660)
• Sir Richard Newdigate (January 17, 1660 - October 1, 1660)
• Sir Robert Foster (October 1, 1660 - October 19, 1663)
• Sir Robert Hyde (October 19, 1663 - November 21, 1665)
• Sir John Kelynge (November 21, 1665 - May 18, 1671)
• Sir Matthew Hale (May 18, 1671 - April 12, 1676)
• Sir Richard Raynsford (April 12, 1676 - May 31, 1678)
• Sir William Scroggs (May 31, 1678 - April 11, 1681)
• Sir Fraser Pemberton (April 11, 1681 - September 28, 1683)
• George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys (September 28, 1683 - October 23, 1685)
• Sir Edward Herbert (October 23, 1685 - April 22, 1687)
• Sir Robert Wright (April 22, 1687 - April 17, 1689)
• Sir John Holt (April 17, 1689 - March 11, 1710)
• John Parker, 1st Baron Parker (March 11, 1710 - May 15, 1718)
• Sir John Pratt (May 15, 1718 - March 2, 1725)
• Sir Robert Raymond (March 2, 1725 - October 31, 1733)
• Philip Yorke, 1st Baron Hardwicke (October 31, 1733 - June 8, 1737)
• Sir William Lee (June 8, 1737 - May 2, 1754)
• Sir Dudley Ryder (May 2, 1754 - November 8, 1756)
• William Murray (November 8, 1756 - June 4, 1788) (Earl of Mansfield from 1776)
• Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon (June 4, 1788 - April 11, 1802)
• Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough (April 11, 1802 - November 2, 1818)
• Charles Abbott, 1st Baron Tenterden (November 2, 1818 - November 4, 1832)
• Thomas Denman, 1st Baron Denman (November 4, 1832 - March 5, 1850)
• John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell of St Andrews (March 5, 1850 - June 24, 1859)
• Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet (June 24, 1859 - November 1, 1875)

Events May 18 - the Principality of Antioch falls to Mameluk Sultan Baibars. ... Events May 7 - In France the Second Council of Lyons opens to consider the condition of the Holy Land and to agree to a union with the Byzantine church. ... Events King Edward I of England banishes all Jews from Britain. ... Events King Edward I of England banishes all Jews from Britain. ... Events April 27 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated by Edward I of England. ... Events April 27 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated by Edward I of England. ... Events Pope John XXII elected to the papacy. ... Events Pope John XXII elected to the papacy. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... Events The Great Famine of 1315-1317. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... Events The Great Famine of 1315-1317. ... Events Canonization of Saint Thomas Aquinas Lithuania: Vilnius becomes capital August 12 - The Treaty of Nöteborg between Sweden and Novgorod (Russia) is signed, regulating the border for the first time Pharos of Alexandira Lighthouse (one of the Seven Wonders of the world) is destroyed by a series of earthquakes... Events Canonization of Saint Thomas Aquinas Lithuania: Vilnius becomes capital August 12 - The Treaty of Nöteborg between Sweden and Novgorod (Russia) is signed, regulating the border for the first time Pharos of Alexandira Lighthouse (one of the Seven Wonders of the world) is destroyed by a series of earthquakes... March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ... Events Publication of Defensor pacis by Marsilius of Padua Mansa Kankan Musa I, ruler of the Mali Empire arrives in Cairo on his hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca. ... March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ... Events Publication of Defensor pacis by Marsilius of Padua Mansa Kankan Musa I, ruler of the Mali Empire arrives in Cairo on his hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... Events Antipope Nicholas V is excommunicated by Pope John XXII. Aimone of Savoy becomes Count of Savoy. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... Events Antipope Nicholas V is excommunicated by Pope John XXII. Aimone of Savoy becomes Count of Savoy. ... October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... Events Antipope Nicholas V is excommunicated by Pope John XXII. Aimone of Savoy becomes Count of Savoy. ... October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... Events Antipope Nicholas V is excommunicated by Pope John XXII. Aimone of Savoy becomes Count of Savoy. ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events The Bulgars under Michael III are beaten by the Serbs at Velbuzhd, and large parts of Bulgaria fall to Serbia. ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events The Bulgars under Michael III are beaten by the Serbs at Velbuzhd, and large parts of Bulgaria fall to Serbia. ... March 28 is the 87th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (88th in Leap years). ... Events November 7 - Lucerne joins the Swiss Confederation with Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden. ... March 28 is the 87th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (88th in Leap years). ... Events November 7 - Lucerne joins the Swiss Confederation with Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden. ... September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... Events November 7 - Lucerne joins the Swiss Confederation with Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden. ... September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... Events November 7 - Lucerne joins the Swiss Confederation with Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden. ... September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ... Events End of the Kamakura period and beginning of the Kemmu restoration in Japan. ... September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ... Events End of the Kamakura period and beginning of the Kemmu restoration in Japan. ... This page concerns 1337, the year. ... This page concerns 1337, the year. ... -1... -1... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... Events January 26 - King France June 24 - The Battle of Sluys is fought between the naval fleets of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... Events January 26 - King France June 24 - The Battle of Sluys is fought between the naval fleets of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France. ... January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Petrarch becomes famous Beginning of the Breton War of Succession over the control of the Duchy of Brittany Margarete Maultasch, Countess of Tyrol, expells her husband John Henry of Bohemia, to whom she had been married as a child. ... January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Petrarch becomes famous Beginning of the Breton War of Succession over the control of the Duchy of Brittany Margarete Maultasch, Countess of Tyrol, expells her husband John Henry of Bohemia, to whom she had been married as a child. ... November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events Foundation of the University of Valladolid Foundation of Pembroke College, University of Cambridge August 26 Battle of Crecy after which Edward the Black Prince honored the bravery of John I, Count of Luxemburg and King of Bohemia also known as John the BLIND! who was killed in the fighting... November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events Foundation of the University of Valladolid Foundation of Pembroke College, University of Cambridge August 26 Battle of Crecy after which Edward the Black Prince honored the bravery of John I, Count of Luxemburg and King of Bohemia also known as John the BLIND! who was killed in the fighting... October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... Events Hayam Wuruk becomes ruler of the Majapahit Empire The Black Death ravages Europe (1347-1351) Births Manuel II Palaeologus, future Byzantine Emperor John Montacute, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (approximate date). ... October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... Events Hayam Wuruk becomes ruler of the Majapahit Empire The Black Death ravages Europe (1347-1351) Births Manuel II Palaeologus, future Byzantine Emperor John Montacute, 3rd Earl of Salisbury (approximate date). ... July 5 is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 179 days remaining. ... [[ == == ===Events= July 9 - Charles Bridge in Prague was founded == == ==]] Births Vincent Ferrer April 11 - King John I of Portugal Deaths May 28 - King Afonso IV of Portugal Categories: 1357 ... July 5 is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 179 days remaining. ... [[ == == ===Events= July 9 - Charles Bridge in Prague was founded == == ==]] Births Vincent Ferrer April 11 - King John I of Portugal Deaths May 28 - King Afonso IV of Portugal Categories: 1357 ... May 24 is the 144th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (145th in leap years). ... Events Founding of the University of Pavia, Italy. ... May 24 is the 144th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (145th in leap years). ... Events Founding of the University of Pavia, Italy. ... October 29 is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 63 days remaining. ... Events Foundation of the University of Vienna Births Christine de Pizan, noted author Deaths Duke Rudolf IV of Austria the Founder, died July 27 Office holders Holy Roman Empire - Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor (1355-1378) Austria - Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria Categories: 1365 ... October 29 is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 63 days remaining. ... Events Foundation of the University of Vienna Births Christine de Pizan, noted author Deaths Duke Rudolf IV of Austria the Founder, died July 27 Office holders Holy Roman Empire - Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor (1355-1378) Austria - Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria Categories: 1365 ... July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... Events Births March 13 - Louis of Valois, Duke of Orléans, son of king Charles V of France Princess Beatrice of Portugal, heiress to the throne during the 1383-1385 Crisis Deaths Categories: 1372 ... July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... Events Births March 13 - Louis of Valois, Duke of Orléans, son of king Charles V of France Princess Beatrice of Portugal, heiress to the throne during the 1383-1385 Crisis Deaths Categories: 1372 ... June 14 is the 165th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (166th in leap years), with 200 days remaining. ... Events June 12 - Peasants Revolt: In England rebels arrive at Blackheath. ... The Peasants Revolt or Great Rising of 1381 was one of a number of popular revolts in late medieval Europe and is a major event in the history of England. ... June 22 is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 192 days remaining. ... Events June 12 - Peasants Revolt: In England rebels arrive at Blackheath. ... January 31 is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Beginning of prosecution of Lollards in England The Battle of Otterburn between England and Scotland Births Thomas Montacute, 4th Earl of Salisbury. ... January 31 is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Beginning of prosecution of Lollards in England The Battle of Otterburn between England and Scotland Births Thomas Montacute, 4th Earl of Salisbury. ... November 15 is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 46 days remaining. ... Events Henry IV quells baron rebellion and executes The Earls of Kent, Huntingdon and Salisbury for their attempt to have Richard II of England restored as King Jean Froissart writes the Chronicles Medici family becomes powerful in Florence, Italy Births Owen Tudor, seventh generation descedant of Rhys ap Gruffydd (approximate... Sir William Gascoigne (c. ... November 15 is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 46 days remaining. ... Events Henry IV quells baron rebellion and executes The Earls of Kent, Huntingdon and Salisbury for their attempt to have Richard II of England restored as King Jean Froissart writes the Chronicles Medici family becomes powerful in Florence, Italy Births Owen Tudor, seventh generation descedant of Rhys ap Gruffydd (approximate... March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (89th in Leap years). ... Events March 20 - Henry V becomes King of England Project of Annals of Joseon Dynasty began. ... March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (89th in Leap years). ... Events March 20 - Henry V becomes King of England Project of Annals of Joseon Dynasty began. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events August 17 - Battle of Verneuil - An English force under John, Duke of Bedford defeats a larger French army under the Duke of Alençon, John Stuart, and Earl Archibald of Douglas. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events August 17 - Battle of Verneuil - An English force under John, Duke of Bedford defeats a larger French army under the Duke of Alençon, John Stuart, and Earl Archibald of Douglas. ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Battle of Grotnik, which ended the hussite movement in Poland Eric of Pomerania, King of Sweden, Denmark and Norway is declared deposed in Sweden. ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Battle of Grotnik, which ended the hussite movement in Poland Eric of Pomerania, King of Sweden, Denmark and Norway is declared deposed in Sweden. ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... For alternative meanings, see number 1440. ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... For alternative meanings, see number 1440. ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events The community of Rauma, Finland was granted its town rights. ... Sir John Fortescue (c. ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events The community of Rauma, Finland was granted its town rights. ... May 13 is the 133rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (134th in leap years). ... Events February 2 - Battle of Mortimers Cross - Yorkist troops led by Edward, Duke of York defeat Lancastrians under Owen Tudor and his son Jasper Tudor, Earl of Pembroke in Wales. ... May 13 is the 133rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (134th in leap years). ... Events February 2 - Battle of Mortimers Cross - Yorkist troops led by Edward, Duke of York defeat Lancastrians under Owen Tudor and his son Jasper Tudor, Earl of Pembroke in Wales. ... January 23 is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events July 26 - Battle of Edgecote Moor October 17 - Prince Ferdinand of Aragon wed princess Isabella of Castile. ... January 23 is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events July 26 - Battle of Edgecote Moor October 17 - Prince Ferdinand of Aragon wed princess Isabella of Castile. ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... Events May 3 - Mehmed II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire dies and is succeeded by his son Beyazid II. May 21 - Christian I, King of Denmark and Norway dies and is succeeded by his son John (1481-1513) With the death of Duke Charles IV of Anjou, Anjou was reverted... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... Events May 3 - Mehmed II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire dies and is succeeded by his son Beyazid II. May 21 - Christian I, King of Denmark and Norway dies and is succeeded by his son John (1481-1513) With the death of Duke Charles IV of Anjou, Anjou was reverted... November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events February 22 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the citys throne. ... November 24 is the 328th day (329th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events February 22 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the citys throne. ... January 23 is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events January 14 - Treaty of Madrid. ... January 23 is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events January 14 - Treaty of Madrid. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events May 30 - In Florida, Hernando de Soto lands at Tampa Bay with 600 soldiers with the goal to find gold. ... Sir Edward Montague was Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1539 to 1546. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events May 30 - In Florida, Hernando de Soto lands at Tampa Bay with 600 soldiers with the goal to find gold. ... November 9 is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 52 days remaining. ... Events February 27 - Battle of Ancrum Moor - Scots victory over superior English forces December 13 - Official opening of the Council of Trent (closed 1563) Births April 2 - Elizabeth of Valois, Queen of Philip II of Spain (d. ... November 9 is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 52 days remaining. ... Events February 27 - Battle of Ancrum Moor - Scots victory over superior English forces December 13 - Official opening of the Council of Trent (closed 1563) Births April 2 - Elizabeth of Valois, Queen of Philip II of Spain (d. ... March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ... Events April - War between Henry II of France and Emperor Charles V. Henry invades Lorraine and captures Toul, Metz, and Verdun. ... March 21 is the 80th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (81st in leap years). ... Events April - War between Henry II of France and Emperor Charles V. Henry invades Lorraine and captures Toul, Metz, and Verdun. ... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in Leap years). ... Events June 26 - Christs Hospital in London gets a Royal Charter July 6 - Edward VI of England dies July 10 - Lady Jane Grey is proclaimed Queen of England - for the next nine days July 18 - Lord Mayor of London proclaims Queen Mary as the rightful Queen - Lady Jane Grey... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in Leap years). ... Events June 26 - Christs Hospital in London gets a Royal Charter July 6 - Edward VI of England dies July 10 - Lady Jane Grey is proclaimed Queen of England - for the next nine days July 18 - Lord Mayor of London proclaims Queen Mary as the rightful Queen - Lady Jane Grey... June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining. ... Events Russia breaks 60 year old truce with Sweden by attacking Finland May 23 - Paul IV becomes Pope. ... June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining. ... Events Russia breaks 60 year old truce with Sweden by attacking Finland May 23 - Paul IV becomes Pope. ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (129th in leap years). ... Events Spain is effectively bankrupt. ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (129th in leap years). ... Events Spain is effectively bankrupt. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events January 15 - Elizabeth I of England is crowned in Westminster Abbey. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events January 15 - Elizabeth I of England is crowned in Westminster Abbey. ... November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ... Events April 14 - Battle of Mookerheyde. ... November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ... Events April 14 - Battle of Mookerheyde. ... 2 June is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... Events January 30 - The death of Pope Innocent IX during the previous year had left the Papal throne vacant. ... Sir John Popham (cir. ... 2 June is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... Events January 30 - The death of Pope Innocent IX during the previous year had left the Papal throne vacant. ... June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... Events January 20 - Tidal wave swept along the Bristol Channel, killing 2000 people. ... Sir Thomas Fleming (April, 1544 - August 7, 1613), English judge, was horn at Newport, Isle of Wight, and was called to the bar at Lincolns Inn in 1574. ... June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... Events January 20 - Tidal wave swept along the Bristol Channel, killing 2000 people. ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 67 days remaining. ... Events January - Galileo observes Neptune, but mistakes it for a star and so is not credited with its discovery. ... Sir Edward Coke Sir Edward Coke (pronounced cook) (1 February 1552 - 3 September 1634) was an early English colonial entrepreneur and jurist whose writings on the English common law were the definitive legal texts for some 300 years. ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 67 days remaining. ... Events January - Galileo observes Neptune, but mistakes it for a star and so is not credited with its discovery. ... November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. ... Events October 25 — Dirk Hartog makes the first recorded landfall by a European on Australian soil, at an island off the Western Australian coast Pocahontas arrives in England War between Venice and Austria Collegium Musicum founded in Prague Nicolaus Copernicus De revolutionibus is placed on the Index of Forbidden Books... Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester (c. ... November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. ... Events October 25 — Dirk Hartog makes the first recorded landfall by a European on Australian soil, at an island off the Western Australian coast Pocahontas arrives in England War between Venice and Austria Collegium Musicum founded in Prague Nicolaus Copernicus De revolutionibus is placed on the Index of Forbidden Books... January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events February 9 - Gregory XV is elected pope. ... January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events February 9 - Gregory XV is elected pope. ... January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events March 27 - Prince Charles Stuart becomes King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. ... January 26 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events March 27 - Prince Charles Stuart becomes King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland. ... February 5 is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events A Dutch ship makes the first recorded sighting of the coast of South Australia. ... Sir Nicholas Hyde (died August, 1631) was Lord Chief Justice of England. ... February 5 is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events A Dutch ship makes the first recorded sighting of the coast of South Australia. ... October 24 is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 68 days remaining. ... // Events February 5 - Roger Williams emigrates to Boston. ... October 24 is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 68 days remaining. ... // Events February 5 - Roger Williams emigrates to Boston. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (105th in leap years). ... Events February 10 - The Académie française in Paris is expanded to become a national academy for the artistic elite. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (105th in leap years). ... Events February 10 - The Académie française in Paris is expanded to become a national academy for the artistic elite. ... October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining, as the final day of October. ... Events January 4 - Charles I attempts to arrest five leading members of the Long Parliament, but they escape. ... October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining, as the final day of October. ... Events January 4 - Charles I attempts to arrest five leading members of the Long Parliament, but they escape. ... October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... // Events Peace treaty signed at Westphalia ends the Thirty Years War. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... Events New Sweden (Delaware) attacked and captured by Dutch forces. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... Events New Sweden (Delaware) attacked and captured by Dutch forces. ... January 17 is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Expulsion of the Carib indigenous people from Martinique by French occupying forces. ... January 17 is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events Expulsion of the Carib indigenous people from Martinique by French occupying forces. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in Leap years). ... Events Expulsion of the Carib indigenous people from Martinique by French occupying forces. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in Leap years). ... Events Expulsion of the Carib indigenous people from Martinique by French occupying forces. ... October 19 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... // Events Prix de Rome scholarship established for students of the arts. ... October 19 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... // Events Prix de Rome scholarship established for students of the arts. ... November 21 is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events March 4 - Start of the Second Anglo-Dutch War March 6 - Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society begins publication March 16 - Bucharest allows Jews to settle in the city in exchange of annual tax of 16 guilders June 3 - The Duke of York defeats the Dutch Fleet off the... November 21 is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events March 4 - Start of the Second Anglo-Dutch War March 6 - Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society begins publication March 16 - Bucharest allows Jews to settle in the city in exchange of annual tax of 16 guilders June 3 - The Duke of York defeats the Dutch Fleet off the... May 18 is the 138th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (139th in leap years). ... Events May 9 - Thomas Blood, disguised as a clergyman, attempts to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. ... Sir Matthew Hale (1609—1676), Lord Chief Justice of England, was born on the 1st of November 1609 at Alderley in Gloucestershire, where his father, a retired barrister, had a small estate. ... May 18 is the 138th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (139th in leap years). ... Events May 9 - Thomas Blood, disguised as a clergyman, attempts to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. ... April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... // Events January 29 - Feodor III becomes Tsar of Russia First measurement of the speed of light, by Ole Rømer Bacons Rebellion Russo-Turkish Wars commence. ... April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... // Events January 29 - Feodor III becomes Tsar of Russia First measurement of the speed of light, by Ole Rømer Bacons Rebellion Russo-Turkish Wars commence. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining, as the last day of May. ... Events August 10 - Treaty of Nijmegen ends the Dutch War. ... Sir William Scroggs (c. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining, as the last day of May. ... Events August 10 - Treaty of Nijmegen ends the Dutch War. ... April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... Events March 4 - Charles II of England grants a land charter to William Penn for the area that will later become Pennsylvania. ... April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... Events March 4 - Charles II of England grants a land charter to William Penn for the area that will later become Pennsylvania. ... September 28 is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years). ... Events June 6 - The Ashmolean Museum opens as the worlds first university museum. ... George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys (1648– 18 April 1689), better known as Hanging Judge Jeffreys, became notorious during the reign of King James II, rising to the position of Lord Chancellor (and serving as Lord High Steward in certain instances). ... September 28 is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years). ... Events June 6 - The Ashmolean Museum opens as the worlds first university museum. ... October 23 is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 69 days remaining. ... Events February 6 - James Stuart, Duke of York becomes King James II of England and Ireland and King James VII of Scotland. ... Sir Edward Herbert (c. ... October 23 is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 69 days remaining. ... Events February 6 - James Stuart, Duke of York becomes King James II of England and Ireland and King James VII of Scotland. ... April 22 is the 112th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (113th in leap years). ... Events March 19 - The men under explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle murder him while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River. ... April 22 is the 112th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (113th in leap years). ... Events March 19 - The men under explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle murder him while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River. ... April 17 is the 107th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (108th in leap years). ... Events Louis XIV of France passed the Code Noir, allowing the full use of slaves in the French colonies. ... John Caldwell Holt (April 14, 1923 - September 14, 1985) was an American author and educator, and one of the best known proponents of homeschooling. ... April 17 is the 107th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (108th in leap years). ... Events Louis XIV of France passed the Code Noir, allowing the full use of slaves in the French colonies. ... 11 March is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (71st in Leap year). ... // Events April 10 - The worlds first copyright legislation became effective, Britains Statute of Anne Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713) Births January 4 - Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Italian composer (d. ... 11 March is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (71st in Leap year). ... // Events April 10 - The worlds first copyright legislation became effective, Britains Statute of Anne Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713) Births January 4 - Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Italian composer (d. ... May 15 is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (136th in leap years). ... // Events July 21 - Treaty of Passarowitz signed November 22 - Off the coast of Virginia, English pirate Edward Teach (best known as Blackbeard) is killed in battle when a British boarding party cornered and then shot and stabbed him more than 25 times. ... May 15 is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (136th in leap years). ... // Events July 21 - Treaty of Passarowitz signed November 22 - Off the coast of Virginia, English pirate Edward Teach (best known as Blackbeard) is killed in battle when a British boarding party cornered and then shot and stabbed him more than 25 times. ... March 2 is the 61st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (62nd in leap years). ... Events February 8 - Catherine I became empress of Russia February 20 - The first reported case of white men scalping Native Americans takes place in New Hampshire colony. ... March 2 is the 61st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (62nd in leap years). ... Events February 8 - Catherine I became empress of Russia February 20 - The first reported case of white men scalping Native Americans takes place in New Hampshire colony. ... October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining, as the final day of October. ... Events February 12 - British colonist James Oglethorpe founds Savannah, Georgia. ... Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke (December 1, 1690 - March 6, 1764), English Lord Chancellor, son of Philip Yorke, an attorney, was born at Dover. ... October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 61 days remaining, as the final day of October. ... Events February 12 - British colonist James Oglethorpe founds Savannah, Georgia. ... June 8 is the 159th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (160th in leap years), with 206 days remaining. ... Events 12 February — The San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is inaugurated. ... William Lee (1756-1795) was an American diplomat during the Revolutionary War. ... June 8 is the 159th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (160th in leap years), with 206 days remaining. ... Events 12 February — The San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is inaugurated. ... May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (123rd in leap years). ... 1754 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (123rd in leap years). ... 1754 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ... 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield (March 2, 1705 - March 20, 1793), was a British judge and politician who reached high office in the House of Lords. ... November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ... 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... June 4 is the 155th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (156th in leap years), with 210 days remaining. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Earl of Mansfield and Mansfield is a peer in the Peerage of Great Britain, holding two separate creations of the title of Earl of Mansfield in that peerage, the first created in 1776 and the second in 1792. ... Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon (5 October 1732 - 4 April 1802), Lord Chief Justice, Kings Bench, was descended on his fathers side from an old Lancashire family; his mother was from Wales. ... June 4 is the 155th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (156th in leap years), with 210 days remaining. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... 1802 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Edward Law, 1st Baron Ellenborough (November 16, 1750 - December 13, 1818), English judge, was born at Great Salkeld, in Cumberland, of which place his father, Edmund Law (1703-1787), afterwards bishop of Carlisle, was at the time rector. ... April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (102nd in leap years). ... 1802 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... November 2 is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 59 days remaining. ... 1818 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Tenterden (7 October 1762 - 4 November 1832), Lord Chief Justice, Kings Bench, was born at Canterbury, his father having been a hairdresser and wigmaker of the town. ... November 2 is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 59 days remaining. ... 1818 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 57 days remaining. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Thomas Denman, 1st Baron Denman (23 July 1779 - 26 September 1854), English judge, was born in London, the son of a well-known physician. ... November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 57 days remaining. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... March 5 is the 64th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (65th in leap years). ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell of St Andrews (17 September 1779-1861), was a British politician and Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. ... March 5 is the 64th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (65th in leap years). ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Sir Alexander James Edmund Cockburn, 12th Baronet (December 24, 1802 - November 20, 1880) was Lord Chief Justice of England. ... June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 60 days remaining. ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

Lord Chief Justices of England (later England and Wales), 1875-present

• Sir Alexander Cockburn, 12th Baronet (November 1, 1875 - November 20, 1880) (died in office)
• John Duke Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge (November 29, 1880 - June 14, 1894) (died in office)
• Charles Russell, Baron Russell of Killowen (July 11, 1894 - August 10, 1900) (died in office)
• Richard Everard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone (October 24, 1900 - October 21, 1913)
• Rufus Isaacs, 1st Earl of Reading (October 21, 1913 - March 8, 1921)
• Alfred Tristram Lawrence, 1st Baron Trevethin (April 15, 1921 - March 2, 1922)
• Gordon Hewart, 1st Viscount Hewart (March 8, 1922 - October 12, 1940)
• Thomas Inskip, 1st Viscount Caldecote (October 14, 1940 - January 23, 1946)
• Rayner Goddard, Baron Goddard (January 23, 1946 - September 29, 1958)
• Hubert Lister Parker, Baron Parker of Waddington (September 29, 1958 - April 20, 1971)
• John Passmore Widgery, Baron Widgery (April 20, 1971 - April 15, 1980)
• Geoffrey Dawson Lane, Baron Lane (April 15, 1980 - April 27, 1992)
• Peter Murray Taylor, Baron Taylor of Gosforth (April 27, 1992 -June 4, 1996)
• Thomas Henry Bingham, Baron Bingham of Cornhill (June 4, 1996 - June 6, 2000)
• Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf (June 6, 2000 - September 30, 2005)
• Nicholas Addison Phillips, Baron Phillips of Worth Matravers (to be appointed with effect from September 30, 2005)