Henry Joy (judge)
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Henry Joy was an Irish judge. He was appointed Solicitor-General for Ireland
in 1822, and Attorney-General for Ireland
in 1827. He was made Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer in 1831, a post he held until his death in 1838.
Solicitor-General for Ireland
The Solicitor-General for Ireland was the holder of an Irish and then United Kingdom government office. The holder was a deputy to the Attorney-General for Ireland, and advised the Crown on Irish legal matters. At least one holder of the office, Patrick Barnewall played a significant role in...
in 1822, and Attorney-General for Ireland
Attorney-General for Ireland
The Attorney-General for Ireland was an Irish and then United Kingdom government office. The holder was senior to the Solicitor-General for Ireland, and advised the Crown on Irish legal matters...
in 1827. He was made Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer in 1831, a post he held until his death in 1838.