John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly
1802–1874 (age 72)
Biography
John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly, built a reputation in the courts of the mid-Victorian era by rising through the ranks of the Bar to become Master of the Rolls, where his legal acumen and measured judgment were widely respected.
He continued to serve in high judicial office with a focus on improving access to justice and the clarity of civil procedure, leaving a legacy as a thoughtful and steady reformer of English law.