About Charles Arthur Turner
Lived 1833 – 1907 (aged 74). Charles Arthur Turner was a judge and barrister.
Early life
Turner was born to Reverend John Fisher Turner at Exeter, England. After completion of study at Exeter Grammar School and at Exeter College Oxford, he was called to the Bar by Lincoln's Inn in 1858.
Career He was appointed puisne Judge in Allahabad High Court on 17 March 1866 he became the Chief Justice of Madras High Court after Sir Walter Morgan and served since 1879 to 1885. He held the post of Vice-Chancellor of Madras University In 1880 and 1882. He became a judicial member as well as vice president of the Council of India. He is buried in Brompton Cemetery between the central colonnades.
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Who was Charles Arthur Turner?
British jurist
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Charles Arthur Turner was born on 6 March 1833.
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Charles Arthur Turner died on 20 October 1907.
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Charles Arthur Turner was a judge and barrister.
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