Wilfrid Greene, 1st Baron Greene
British judge (1883–1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Baron Greene" redirects here. For other people known as Lord Greene, see Lord Greene (disambiguation).
Wilfrid Arthur Greene, 1st Baron Greene,[Note 1] OBE, MC, PC (30 December 1883 – 16 April 1952) was a British lawyer and judge, noted for creating two crucial principles of administrative law, the Wednesbury doctrine and the Carltona doctrine.
Quick Facts Master of the Rolls, Preceded by ...
The Lord Greene | |
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Master of the Rolls | |
In office 26 April 1937 – 1 June 1949 | |
Preceded by | The Lord Wright |
Succeeded by | The Lord Evershed |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilfred Arthur Greene 30 December 1883 Beckenham, Kent |
Died | 16 April 1952 (1952-04-17) (aged 68) Dorking, Surrey |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Nancy Wright |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Profession | Barrister, judge |
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