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Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook

1920 – 1999

British judge

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Lived 1920 – 1999 (aged 78). Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook was a British politician and judge.

Henry Vivian Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook, MC, PC (3 June 1920 – 24 March 1999) was a British judge.

Early life and career Brandon was born in Worthing, Sussex, the younger son of Captain Vivian Ronald Brandon RN and of Joan Elizabeth Maud Simpson. He was educated at Durston House, Winchester College, and King's College, Cambridge, where he initially read Classics. His studies were interrupted by World War II. He was commissioned into the Royal Artillery and won the Military Cross for directing artillery fire behind Vichy lines in Madagascar. In 1991, he retired from judicial service.

Family Brandon married Jeanette Janvrin, a private secretary, on 28 December 1955; they had three sons and a daughter.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Winchester College, King's College
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
Awards
Military Cross; Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Henry Vivian Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook?

British judge (1920-1999)

When was Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook born?

Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook was born on 3 June 1920 in Worthing.

When did Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook die?

Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook died on 24 March 1999.

What was Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook's occupation?

Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook was a politician and judge.

What nationality was Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook?

Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook

· Wikidata: Q1303579

· DBpedia: Henry Brandon, Baron Brandon of Oakbrook

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