Rayner Goddard, Baron Goddard
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For the Liberal Democrat politician, see Lord Goddard of Stockport.
William Edgar Rayner Goddard, Baron Goddard, GCB, PC (10 April 1877 – 29 May 1971) was Lord Chief Justice of England from 1946 to 1958, known for his strict sentencing and mostly conservative views despite being the first Lord Chief Justice to be appointed by a Labour government, as well as the first to possess a law degree. Goddard's no-nonsense reputation was reflected in a number of nicknames that he acquired, which included: 'The Tiger', 'Justice-in-a-jiffy',[2] and—from Winston Churchill—'Lord God-damn'.[3] He is considered one of the last hanging judges.[4]
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The Lord Goddard | |
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| Lord Chief Justice of England | |
| In office 21 January 1946 – 30 September 1958 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Preceded by | The Viscount Caldecote |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Parker of Waddington |
| Lord of Appeal in Ordinary | |
| In office 19 July 1944 – 21 January 1946 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Atkin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Edgar Rayner Goddard.[1] 10 April 1877 Notting Hill, Middlesex United Kingdom |
| Died | 29 May 1971(1971-05-29) (aged 94) Temple, London United Kingdom |
| Spouse |
Marie Schuster
(m. 1906; died 1928) |
| Children | 3 daughters |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Judge, Barrister |
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