John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly

English Whig politician and judge (1802-1874)
Person human Q6255541
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John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly

Summary

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 20, 1802[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 23, 1874[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly…
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly passed away in London[4].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly was born on January 20, 1802[3].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly died on December 23, 1874[5].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly is buried at Brompton Cemetery[9].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly's father was Samuel Romilly[10].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly's mother was Anne, Lady Romilly[11].
  • Among John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly's spouses was Caroline Charlotte Otter[12].
  • A child of John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly was William Romilly, 2nd Baron Romilly[13].
  • A child of John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly was Anne Romilly[14].
  • A child of John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly was Edward Romilly[15].
  • A child of John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly was Mary Romilly[16].
  • A child of John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly was Henry Romilly[17].
  • A child of John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly was Sophie Romilly[18].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly worked as a judge[6].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly's professions included politician[7].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly held the position of Master of the Rolls[20].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[24].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[25].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly was educated at Trinity College[26].
  • John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly received the Knight Bachelor[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly… he was born on January 20, 1802[3]. His father was Samuel Romilly[10]. His mother was Anne, Lady Romilly[11].

Education

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly's education included a stint at Trinity College[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Master of the Rolls[20], a position[28], founded in 1286[29]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1847[32]; member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1841[35]; member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1832[38]; Attorney General for England and Wales[24], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1277[41]; and Solicitor General for England and Wales[25], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Recognition

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly received the Knight Bachelor[27].

Personal Life

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly was married to Caroline Charlotte Otter[12]. Children include William Romilly, 2nd Baron Romilly[13], a barrister[44], 1835–1891[45]; Anne Romilly[14], 1837–1913[46]; Edward Romilly[15], a barrister[47], 1838–1886[48]; Mary Romilly[16], 1841–1921[49]; Henry Romilly[17], 1845–1886[50]; and Sophie Romilly[18], 1846–1895[51]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[52].

Death and Burial

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly died on December 23, 1874[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly born?

Born in London[2], John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly…

Where did John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly die?

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly passed away in London[4].

Who were John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly's parents?

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly's father was Samuel Romilly[10]. John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly's mother was Anne, Lady Romilly[11].

Who was John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly married to?

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly's spouses include Caroline Charlotte Otter[12].

What did John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly do for work?

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly worked as judge[6] and politician[7].

Where did John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly go to school?

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly was educated at Trinity College[26].

What awards did John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[27].

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  8. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, politician
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    Work location London
    Place of birth London
    Member of Gray's Inn
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