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Alfred Lucie-Smith

1854 – 1947

British judge

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About Alfred Lucie-Smith

Lived 1854 – 1947 (aged 93). Alfred Lucie-Smith was a judge.

Sir Alfred van Waterschoodt Lucie-Smith (9 January 1854 – 3 June 1947) was a British colonial judge.

Lucie-Smith was born in Demerara, British Guiana, the second son of Sir John Lucie-Smith, later the Chief Justice of Jamaica, and his wife Marie, eldest daughter of J. R. van Waterschoodt. He was educated at Rugby School and from 1877 worked as a solicitor in British Guiana. After five years, he was transferred to another court in Limassol. He stayed in this office until 1908, when he was appointed Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago. He was created a Knight Bachelor in 1911 and retired as judge in 1924.

On 15 August 1885, he had married Rose Alice, seventh daughter of Edward Leopold Aves at the church Nuestra Señora del Monte in Demarara. After her death, he remarried 4 September 1901, in Kensington, Mary Meta Ruth Palmer Ross, daughter of Sir David Palmer Ross, at some time Surgeon-General of British Guiana. Lucie-Smith was father of eight sons and a daughter.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Trinidad and Tobago
Education
Rugby School
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Alfred van Waterschoodt Lucie-Smith, Sir Alfred van Waterschoodt Lucie-Smith

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alfred Lucie-Smith?

British judge

When was Alfred Lucie-Smith born?

Alfred Lucie-Smith was born on 9 January 1854.

When did Alfred Lucie-Smith die?

Alfred Lucie-Smith died on 3 June 1947.

What was Alfred Lucie-Smith's occupation?

Alfred Lucie-Smith was a judge.

What nationality was Alfred Lucie-Smith?

Alfred Lucie-Smith's recorded nationality: Trinidad and Tobago.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfred Lucie-Smith

· Wikidata: Q4723084

· DBpedia: Alfred Lucie-Smith

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