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13 February 1824 Birth of George Jessel, Master of the Rolls #otdimjh

Posted on February 13, 2026 by richardsh

Sir George Jessel PC, FRS (13 February 1824 – 21 March 1883) was a preeminent British jurist, Master of the Rolls (1873–1883), and the first Jewish person to hold high judicial office in Britain. His 1873 appointment marked the end … Continue reading →

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