About J. R. Weinman
J. R. Weinman was a Sri Lankan lawyer and judge.
James Richard Weinman (c. 1854 – 19 October 1934) was a Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) lawyer, judge and legislator. He was a member of the Legislative Council of Ceylon and had served as District Judge of Colombo.
Weinman was born in about 1854 in Peradeniya, the eldest son of John George Weinman and Julia Elizabeth née de Wolf. He was educated at the Colombo Academy and read law under Charles Ferdinands (the first Solicitor General of Ceylon) and James de Alwis. He served as an Advocate, before taking positions as Commissioner of Court of Requests, Police Magistrate, additional District Judge and then District Judge of Colombo.
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Who was J. R. Weinman?
Sri Lankan politician and judge
When was J. R. Weinman born?
J. R. Weinman was born in British Ceylon, Peradeniya.
When did J. R. Weinman die?
J. R. Weinman died on 19 October 1934.
What was J. R. Weinman's occupation?
J. R. Weinman was a lawyer and judge.
What nationality was J. R. Weinman?
J. R. Weinman was Sri Lankan.
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