Francis Blackburne
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Francis Blackburne PC KS was an Irish judge and eventually became Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
Francis Blackburne
Sir Joseph Napier, 1st Baronet was an Irish Conservative Party Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom Parliament. He was also a barrister and judge, who served briefly as Lord Chancellor of Irelan
Francis Blackburne
…failing health. He changed his mind, however, and decided to accept Derby's offer but was told that the position had been offered to and accepted by Joseph Napier". He was bitterly disappointed, referring to the decision as "a harsh and cruel blow" and a poor reward for the sacrifices he had made. In 1866, he…
Sir Joseph Napier, The Graphic 1883