Thomas Richardson (judge)
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Sir Thomas Richardson, born 3 July 1569 in Hardwick, Norfolk, was a Speaker of the House of Commons 1621-1622, and later became Chief Justice of Common Pleas 22 November 1626. He was promoted 24 October 1631 to Lord Chief Justice of King's Bench. He died 4 February 1635, and was buried in Westminster Abbey.
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| Legal Offices | ||
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| Preceded by Sir Henry Hobart |
Chief Justice of the Common Pleas 1626–1631 |
Succeeded by Sir Robert Heath |
| Preceded by Sir Nicholas Hyde |
Lord Chief Justice 1631–1635 |
Succeeded by Sir John Brampston |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Sir Randolph Crewe |
Speaker of the British House of Commons 1621–1622 |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Crewe |
