George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
(1645-1689), Judge and Lord ChancellorLater Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 14 portraits
The infamous Judge Jeffreys, a lawyer, was appointed Lord Chief Justice in 1683. His reputation was founded on the ruthless manner in which he conducted the 'Bloody Assize' in the West Country in 1685, condemning hundreds to death after Monmouth's rebellion. As a reward, James II made him Lord Chancellor. At the Revolution in 1688 he was nearly lynched by a London mob. He took refuge in the Tower, where he died the following year.
George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
by John Michael Wright
oil on canvas, 1675
On display in Room 7 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
after John Michael Wright
oil on canvas, circa 1680
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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
by Robert White, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, circa 1684
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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
by Robert White, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, circa 1684
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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
by Edward Cooper, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1686
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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
published by Edward Cooper, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1686
NPG D30858
George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
published by Edward Cooper, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1686
NPG D12005
George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt, published by William Richardson
line engraving, published 1794
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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
by William Bond, published by Philip Yorke, after Joseph Allen
stipple engraving, published 1 August 1798
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George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
by Abraham Wivell, published by Thomas Rodd the Elder, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, published 1819
NPG D30920
George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem
by Abraham Wivell, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, published 1819
NPG D3166
The Trial of William Russell, Lord Russell 1683
by Sir George Hayter
etching, 1825
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Key to The Trial of William Russell, Lord Russell 1683
after Sir George Hayter
etching, (1825)
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after Sir George Hayter
etching, (1825)
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