Deaths on August 7

Thomas Fleming (judge)

Died on August 7, 1613

Thomas Fleming, English judge and politician, Lord Chief Justice of England (b. 1544)

Sir Thomas Fleming (April 1544 – 7 August 1613) was an English judge and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1581 and 1611. He was judge in the trial of Guy Fawkes following the Gunpowder Plot. He held several important offices, including Lord Chief Justice, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer and Solicitor General for England and Wales.

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Thomas Fleming (judge)
Lord Chief Justice of England

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Events on 1613

13 Apr

Pocahontas
Samuel Argall captures Native American princess Pocahontas in Passapatanzy, Virginia to ransom her for some English prisoners held by her father; she is brought to Henricus as hostage.
2 Jul

Samuel Argall
The first English expedition (from Virginia) against Acadia led by Samuel Argall takes place.