Quintin Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone

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1. When was Quintin Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone born?October 9, 1907
2. When did Quintin Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone die?October 12, 2001
3. What is Quintin Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone known for?Authored works and engaged in public discourse on ethics and law
4. What is the lord chancellor tenure?1970-1974 and 1979-1987
5. Who was Quintin Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone?He was a British lawyer, philosopher, and politician who served as Lord Chancellor, the highest judge in England and Wales.
6. Why did he give up his title of Viscount Hailsham?He gave up the title to avoid any conflict with becoming Prime Minister and to show he wanted to serve based on his own merit.

Barrister: A legal professional qualified to argue cases in higher courts.
Philosopher: A scholar who studies fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
Conservative Party: One of the two major political parties in the United Kingdom, typically advocating for lower taxes and traditional institutions.
Hereditary Peerage: A title of nobility that can be inherited by descendants, such as Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, or Baron.