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Eleanor King

b. 1957

British jurist

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About Eleanor King

Born 1957. Eleanor King is a British judge and barrister.

Dame Eleanor Warwick King (; born 13 September 1957) is a British judge of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales.

Biography Born as Eleanor Warwick Hamilton (and known by her maiden name until being appointed as a judge), she was educated at Queen Margaret's School, York until 1973 and later at Hull University (LLB). She was called to the Bar, Inner Temple in 1979.

In 2021 Hull University invited her back as their most prestigious legal alumni to open a mock court room to be used by their law students. The university named the new room in her honour.

Family Lady Justice King's husband, Tom King, is also a Hull University law graduate (1973–1976). The couple have four daughters who also attended her former school.

Affiliations Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Hull, Queen Margaret's School, York
Positions held
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Lord Justice of Appeal
Awards
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Dame Eleanor Warwick King

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Eleanor King?

British jurist

When was Eleanor King born?

Eleanor King was born on 13 September 1957.

What is Eleanor King's occupation?

Eleanor King is a judge and barrister.

What nationality is Eleanor King?

Eleanor King is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eleanor King

· Wikidata: Q5354307

· DBpedia: Eleanor King (judge)

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