Robert Price (judge) facts for kids
Robert Price (born January 14, 1653 – died February 2, 1733) was an important British judge and politician. He was known for his work in law and government during a time of big changes in England.
Early Life and Education
Robert Price was born in early 1653 in Wales. He was the oldest son of Thomas Price. Robert went to Ruthin Grammar School, which was a school for boys, and then studied at St John's College, Cambridge, a famous university. After college, he joined Lincoln's Inn, which is a place where people study to become lawyers. He also went on a "Grand Tour," which was a long trip around Europe that young wealthy men often took to learn more about the world.
A Career in Law and Politics
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Robert Price started his career in law and government in the late 1600s.
- In 1679, he married Lucy Rodd. Through her family, he gained an estate called Foxley in Herefordshire.
- In 1682, he became the Attorney General for South Wales. This meant he was the main lawyer for the government in that area. He also became an alderman in the city of Hereford, which is like being a city council member.
- The next year, he became the recorder of Radnorshire, another legal role.
- In 1684, he worked for Catherine of Braganza, who was the Queen of England at the time.
- He became the town clerk of Gloucester in 1685 and a King's Counsel for Ludlow in 1686. A King's Counsel is a special lawyer who advises the King.
Robert Price lost some of his government jobs in 1688. However, he later became famous for standing up against King William III. In 1695, he successfully stopped the King from giving away land in Wales to one of his friends. Because of this, people called him a "patriot of his native country."
In 1700, Robert Price was appointed as a judge in Wales. He also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called Weobley. An MP is someone elected to represent people in the country's main government, like a senator or representative today.
In 1702, when Queen Anne became queen, she made Robert Price a judge called a Baron of the Exchequer. This was a very important position in the legal system. Later, in 1726, he became a justice of the Court of Common Pleas, another high court.
Robert Price passed away in February 1733 in Kensington. He was buried in Yazor. He had a son named Thomas, who also became a Member of Parliament, and a daughter named Lucy.
