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Alexander Low

1845 – 1910

Scottish judge

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Lived 1845 – 1910 (aged 65). Alexander Low was a British barrister and judge.

Alexander Low, Lord Low (1845–1910) was a Scottish lawyer and judge who served as a Senator of the College of Justice.

Life Alexander Low was born on 23 October 1845, the son of Jessy Turnbull of Abbey St. Bathans and her husband, James Low of The Laws, Berwickshire. He was educated at Cheltenham College then studied Moral Science at the University of St Andrews and St John's College, Cambridge. He then began a law course at the University of Edinburgh. He passed the Scottish Bar as an advocate in 1870.

In 1875 he was working as an advocate from 1 Queensferry Street in Edinburgh's West End.

In 1889 he was made Sheriff of Ross and Cromarty. In November 1890 he was elected a Senator of the College of Justice.

In 1895 he was living at 12 Drumsheugh Gardens, a fine Victorian townhouse.

He resigned on grounds of ill-health in 1904 and died at the family home of The Laws on 14 October 1910. He was buried at Whitsome churchyard.

Publications Editor of the Scottish Law Reporter.

Family He married Annie Adele Mackenzie (1854-1925), daughter of Donald Mackenzie, Lord Mackenzie, on 23 December 1875, and they had three children.

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University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, St John's College
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Alexander Low, Lord Low

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Low?

Scottish judge (1845–1910)

When was Alexander Low born?

Alexander Low was born on 17 January 1845 in Berwickshire.

When did Alexander Low die?

Alexander Low died on 14 October 1910 in Berwickshire.

What was Alexander Low's occupation?

Alexander Low was a barrister and judge.

What nationality was Alexander Low?

Alexander Low was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Low

· Wikidata: Q18922042

· DBpedia: Alexander Low, Lord Low

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