Description: (Judge)
George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys, known as "the Hanging Judge," was a Welsh judge who rose to prominence during King James II's reign. He held the positions of Lord Chancellor and Lord High Steward and was notorious for enforcing royal policies with severity and bias. Jeffreys' judicial decisions were marked by harshness, earning him his infamous nickname. His loyalty to the crown made him a controversial figure in legal history.