Stephen Rice (judge)
Sir Stephen Rice | |
|---|---|
| Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer | |
| In office 1687–1690 | |
| Monarch | James II |
| Preceded by | Henry Hene |
| Succeeded by | John Hely |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1637 Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Died | 1715 Dublin, Ireland |
| Spouse | Mary Fitzgerald |
Sir Stephen Rice (1637–1715) was an Irish lawyer and judge, who served as Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland under James II. He was noted for his close political association with Richard Talbot, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell and for his legal rulings in support of Catholic land rights in Ireland during his brief tenure.