Nicholas Nugent
Male, Deceased Person
1525 – 1582
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Who was Nicholas Nugent?
Nicholas Nugent was an Irish judge, thought to be unique among the Irish judiciary in being hanged for treason by the Government which appointed him. He had before his downfall had a highly successful career, holding office as Solicitor General for Ireland, Baron of the Irish Court of Exchequer, and Chief Justice of the Irish Common Pleas, but he was ruined by the rebellion of his nephew William Nugent, which he was suspected of supporting.
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