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James Murnaghan

1881 – 1973

Irish lawyer, academic, and judge

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Lived 1881 – 1973 (aged 91). James Murnaghan was a British and Irish academic, barrister and judge.

James Augustine Murnaghan (19 April 1881 – 20 January 1973) was an Irish judge who served as a Judge of the Supreme Court from 1925 to 1953 and a Judge of the High Court from 1924 to 1925.

He attended University College Dublin and held the degrees of BA and LLD from the Royal University of Ireland. He also attended the King's Inns and was admitted to the degree of Barrister–at–Law in 1903.

He was Professor of Jurisprudence and Roman Law at the School of Law at University College Dublin from 1911 to 1924, where he also taught international law.

He was the son of George Murnaghan, an Irish nationalist MP for Mid Tyrone, and was married to Alice Murnaghan.

In 1973, his widow Alice, established the James Murnaghan Memorial Prize at King's Inns.

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Birth century
Education
University College Dublin
Employers
National University of Ireland
Also known as
James Augustine Murnaghan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Murnaghan?

Irish lawyer, academic, and judge

When was James Murnaghan born?

James Murnaghan was born on 19 April 1881 in Dublin.

When did James Murnaghan die?

James Murnaghan died on 7 January 1973 in Dublin.

What was James Murnaghan's occupation?

James Murnaghan was an academic, barrister and judge.

What nationality was James Murnaghan?

James Murnaghan was British and Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Murnaghan

· Wikidata: Q55165131

· DBpedia: James Murnaghan

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