Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden, PC was an English lawyer, judge and Whig politician who was first to hold the title of Earl Camden. As a lawyer and judge he was a leading proponent of civil liberties, championing the rights of the jury, and limiting the powers of the State in leading cases such as Entick v Carrington.

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Occupation: judge, lawyer, politician, jurist
Position held: Lord Chancellor, Lord President of the Council, member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: March 21, 1714

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Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden

English lawyer, judge and Whig politician; (1714-1794)

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About Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden

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Occupation: judge, lawyer, politician, jurist
Position held: Lord Chancellor, Lord President of the Council, member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: March 21, 1714

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