James Ley, 1st Earl of Marlborough
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James Ley, 1st Earl of Marlborough (c. 1552–1629) was an English judge and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1597 and 1622. He was Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench in Ireland and then in England, and was Lord High Treasurer from 1624 to 1628. On 31 December 1624, James I created him Baron Ley, of Ley in the County of Devon, and on 5 February 1626, Charles I created him Earl of Marlborough. Both titles became extinct upon the death of the 4th Earl of Marlborough in 1679.
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Lord High Treasurer | |
In office 11 December 1624 – 15 July 1628 | |
Monarchs | James I Charles I |
Preceded by | Lionel Cranfield, 1st Earl of Middlesex |
Succeeded by | Richard Weston, 1st Earl of Portland |
Member of Parliament for Westbury | |
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Member of Parliament for Bath | |
In office 1614–1621 Serving with Nicolas Hyde | |
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Member of Parliament for Westbury | |
In office 1609–1614 | |
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Member of Parliament for Westbury | |
In office 1604–1605 Serving with Matthew Ley | |
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Member of Parliament for Westbury | |
In office 1597–1601 | |
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Born | c. 1552 Teffont Evias, Wiltshire, England |
Died | 1629 |
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