John Pratt (judge)
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Sir John Pratt (1657-1725) was a British judge and politician.
Pratt was Lord Chief Justice of England from May 15, 1718 until March 2, 1725. He was appointed as an interim Chancellor of the Exchequer on February 2, 1721, until April 3, 1721.
Pratt's third son from his second marriage, Charles Pratt, also became a prominent lawyer and politician. He served as Lord Chancellor from 1766 to 1770 and was created Earl Camden in 1786.
| Legal offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Earl of Macclesfield |
Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench 1718–1725 |
Succeeded by Robert Raymond |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by John Aislabie |
Chancellor of the Exchequer 1721 |
Succeeded by Robert Walpole |
