Richard Richards

1752–1823 (age 71)

Biography

Richard Richards was a respected judge whose career spanned the latter half of the 18th century, contributing to the development and administration of British law. Born in 1752, he served the legal profession with distinction, earning recognition for his judicial wisdom and legal expertise during a period of significant legal and social change.

Richards' career exemplified the professional achievements possible within the Georgian legal system, where ability and education could lead to positions of considerable responsibility and influence. His burial at Temple Church in London, the historic center of the legal profession, attests to his standing within the judiciary and his contributions to British law and justice.