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Henry Skinner

1926 – 1986

British judge

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About Henry Skinner

Lived 1926 – 1986 (aged 59). Henry Skinner was a British judge.

Sir Henry Albert Skinner (20 May 1926 – 15 March 1986) was a British barrister and High Court judge who sat in the Queen's Bench Division from 1980 until his death in 1986.

He was appointed a QC in 1965. In 1966, he was appointed Recorder of Leicester.

In 1982, Skinner pleaded guilty to a charge of driving without due care and attention after killing another driver. He was fined £300.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
High Court judge
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Henry Albert Skinner, Sir Henry Albert Skinner

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henry Skinner's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Skinner?

British judge (1926-1986)

When was Henry Skinner born?

Henry Skinner was born on 20 May 1926.

When did Henry Skinner die?

Henry Skinner died on 15 March 1986.

What was Henry Skinner's occupation?

Henry Skinner was a judge.

What nationality was Henry Skinner?

Henry Skinner was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Skinner

· Wikidata: Q106763010

· DBpedia: Henry Skinner (judge)

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