John Bradshaw

John Bradshaw (1602 – 31 October 1659) was an English jurist. He is most notable for his role as President of the High Court of Justice for the trial of King Charles I and as the first Lord President of the Council of State of the English Commonwealth. A key ally to Oliver Cromwell, John Bradshaw was the head judge at Charles I's trial and, after finding him guilty, signed the warrant to have him executed.