GEORGE JESSEL

(Sir George Jessel)


George Jessel
George Jessel
  • Born: February 13, 1824
  • Died: March 21, 1883
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Judge

Sir George Jessel, FRS was a British 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.