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Henry Bickersteth, 1st Baron Langdale

(1783-1851), Master of the Rolls; Law reformer

Early Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry

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Master of the rolls; studied medicine and mathematics; called to the bar 1811; K.C. 1827; master of the rolls and created Baron 1836; devoted much time to legal reform; declined lord chancellorship, 1850, because of failing health.

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