Stephen Lushington (judge)
Stephen Lushington | |
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1862 portrait (detail) by William Holman Hunt | |
| Born | 14 January 1782 South Hill Park, Berkshire |
| Died | 19 January 1873 (aged 91) Ockham Park, Surrey |
| Resting place | Ockham, Surrey |
| Nationality | English |
| Education | Christ Church, Oxford, Inner Temple |
| Occupation | judge |
| Known for | Slavery abolitionist |
Stephen Lushington, generally known as Dr Lushington (14 January 1782 – 19 January 1873), was a British judge, Member of Parliament and a radical for the abolition of slavery and capital punishment. He served as Judge of the High Court of Admiralty from 1838 to 1867.