Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens
British lawyer, judge and Conservative politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens, KBE, PC, KC (9 August 1885 – 15 November 1973) was a British lawyer, judge and Conservative politician. He served as Chief Justice of India from 1943 to 1947.
Quick Facts Chief Justice of India, Monarch ...
The Lord Spens | |
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Chief Justice of India | |
In office 1943–1947 | |
Monarch | George VI |
Preceded by | Srinivas Varadachariar (acting) |
Succeeded by | H. J. Kania |
Member of Parliament for Kensington South | |
In office 23 February 1950 – 18 September 1959 | |
Preceded by | Richard Law |
Succeeded by | William Roots |
Member of Parliament for Ashford | |
In office 17 March 1933 – 1943 | |
Preceded by | Michael Knatchbull |
Succeeded by | Edward Percy Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | William Patrick Spens (1885-08-09)9 August 1885 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Died | 15 November 1973(1973-11-15) (aged 88) Maidstone, Kent, England |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouses | |
Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
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