Arthur Charles (judge)
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Sir Arthur Charles (23 January 1839 – 20 November 1921) was a British lawyer and High Court judge. A distinguished ecclesiastical lawyer, Charles is today best remembered for presiding over the first trial of Oscar Wilde for gross indecency.
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Sir Arthur Charles | |
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Justice of the High Court | |
In office 8 September 1887 – 21 March 1897 | |
Preceded by | Sir William Robert Grove |
Succeeded by | Sir Edward Ridley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1839-01-23)23 January 1839 |
Died | 20 November 1921(1921-11-20) (aged 82) Sevenoaks, Kent |
Spouse |
Rachel Christian Newton
(m. 1866) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University College London |
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