John de Pembroke

John de Pembroke (died 1365) was a Welsh-born judge who held several senior offices in Ireland, including that of Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland.

He was born in Pembrokeshire. Nothing is known of his family. He was an official of the English Crown by 1348 and was then appointed third Baron of the Court of Exchequer (Ireland). He became Chancellor in 1350 and subsequently Escheator of Ireland. He died in 1365.

References

Ball, F. Elrington The Judges in Ireland 1221-1921 John Murray 2 Volumes London 1926

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