George Jessel | |
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| Master of the Rolls | |
| In office 1873–1883 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Romilly |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Esher |
| Solicitor-General for England | |
| In office 1871–1873 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 February 1824 London |
| Died | 21 March 1883 (aged 59) London |
| Resting place | Willesden United Synagogue Cemetery |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse |
Amelia Moses (m. 1856) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University College London |
Sir George Jessel, PC, FRS (13 February 1824 – 21 March 1883) was a British barrister, politician, and judge. He was one of the most influential commercial law and equity judges of his time, and served as the Master of the Rolls. He was the first Jew to be a regular member of the Privy Council and to hold high judicial office.[1]