Charles Abbott, 1st Baron Tenterden
1762–1832 (age 70)
Biography
Born in 1762, Charles Abbott rose through the courts to become Lord Chief Justice of the King’s Bench, guiding the judiciary with compassion and a deep respect for precedent while helping to shape the common law he served.
He also upheld the civic duty tradition by supporting the Foundling Hospital in Bloomsbury, ensuring that his legacy embraced both the letter of the law and the welfare of the vulnerable.