James Wilde, Baron Penzance (1816-99; ODNB), high court judge, 1860-72; dean of arches and judge under the terms of the Public Worship Regulation Act, 1874-98, responsible for trying cases against clergymen charged with ritualism, and so for anglo-catholics an epitome of unacceptable Erastianism.

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• 24 Dec 1919