Coleridge / Lon Sketch Bk
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Coleridge / Lon Sketch Bk
Sir JOHN DUKE COLERIDGE 1st Baron Coleridge Lawyer, Lord Chief Justice
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1820 1894 Baron Chief Coleridge Justice Lawyer Pleas
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative sketch captures Sir John Duke Coleridge (1820-1894), an esteemed British jurist who served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1883 until his retirement in 1892. The portrait, created in 1894 by an unknown artist, depicts Coleridge in the prime of his career, with a distinguished air and a hint of a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. Born into a family of legal and political prominence, Coleridge was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1845. He quickly established himself as a skilled and respected lawyer, and was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1869. In 1881, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Coleridge, and two years later was appointed Lord Chief Justice, a position he held until his retirement. Coleridge is shown here in the traditional attire of a British judge, wearing a long wig and a red robe trimmed with ermine. The wig, a symbol of the legal profession's history and tradition, adds an air of solemnity and authority to the portrait. Coleridge's piercing gaze and firm jawline convey a sense of wisdom and resolve, while the slight smile on his face suggests a man who took his work seriously but also appreciated the importance of maintaining a sense of humor and humanity in the face of the many challenges that came his way. This historical sketch offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of Britain's most accomplished jurists, and serves as a reminder of the important role that judges play in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served fairly and impartially.
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