William à Beckett
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For the New South Wales politician, see William Channing A'Beckett.
Sir William à Beckett (28 July 1806 – 27 June 1869) was a British barrister and the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
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William à Beckett | |
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1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria | |
In office 19 January 1852 – 20 February 1857 | |
Preceded by | new office |
Succeeded by | William Foster Stawell |
Supreme Court Judge at Port Phillip | |
In office 28 February 1846 – 19 January 1852 | |
Preceded by | Roger Therry |
Succeeded by | Establishment of the Supreme Court of Victoria |
3rd Solicitor-General of New South Wales | |
In office March 1841 (1841-03) – July 1844 (1844-07) | |
Preceded by | John Plunkett |
Succeeded by | William Manning |
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Born | (1806-07-28)28 July 1806 London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Died | 27 June 1869(1869-06-27) (aged 62) London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Resting place | West Norwood Cemetery |
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Children | 13 |
Education | Westminster School |
Occupation | Barrister; Politician |
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