About Andrew Robertson
Lived 1815 – 1880 (aged 64–65). Andrew Robertson was a Canadian lawyer.
Andrew Robertson, (1815 – 21 March 1880) was a lawyer and author of legal works.
Robertson emigrated from the United States with his family at the age of 17 and they spent considerable time there before moving north to Sherbrooke, Quebec. He, along with two brothers, pursued careers in the legal profession. He practiced law with both brothers at various times in Montreal and had a prosperous career. Also, he attained an appointment as Queen's Counsel in 1864. At that time he began producing some important legal works. For example, with Judge Joseph-Ubalde Beaudry he compiled the Lower Canada Reports/Décisions des tribunaux du Bas-Canada, an important reference work for legal precedents.
Robertson was a governor of McGill University and left part of his estate to the library at the Faculty of Law.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Andrew Robertson?
Canadian lawyer and legal writer
When was Andrew Robertson born?
Andrew Robertson was born in 1815 in Stuartfield.
When did Andrew Robertson die?
Andrew Robertson died on 21 March 1880 in Côte-Saint-Antoine.
What was Andrew Robertson's occupation?
Andrew Robertson was a lawyer.
What nationality was Andrew Robertson?
Andrew Robertson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Andrew Robertson (lawyer)
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