Peter Lyons (Virginia judge)
Peter Lyons was a Virginia lawyer and judge. He was elected as one of the first justices to serve on the Virginia Court of Appeals (which later became known as the Supreme Court of Virginia), and he later became the second President and chief justice of the Court.
Peter Lyons | |
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| 2nd Chief Justice of Virginia | |
| In office October 26, 1803 – July 30, 1809 | |
| Preceded by | Edmund Pendleton |
| Succeeded by | William Fleming |
| Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court | |
| In office December 24, 1788 – July 30, 1809 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1734 Ireland |
| Died | July 30, 1809 Hanover County, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin. |
| Profession | Lawyer, judge |
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