About John Gray
Lived 1807 – 1875 (aged 68). John Gray was a jurist.
John Gray, QC (1807 – 22 January 1875) was a British lawyer and legal writer. The younger son of George Gray, he was born in Aberdeen where he was educated at Gordon's Hospital, before joining a firm of solicitors, Messrs White and Whitmore. He was called to the bar in 1838, four years after being admitted to the Middle Temple. He took silk in 1863 and was appointed Solicitor to the Treasury in 1871, serving until he died in 1875. He conducted the prosecution of the claimant in the infamous Tichborne case.
Publications The Country Attorney's Practice (1836); 6th ed. (1845). The Country Solicitor's Practice (1837); 4th ed. (1845). Law of Costs (1853).
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Gray's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Gray's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gray?
legal writer, lawyer and public official 1807-1875
When was John Gray born?
John Gray was born on 17 January 1807.
When did John Gray die?
John Gray died on 17 January 1875.
What was John Gray's occupation?
John Gray was a jurist.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gray (barrister)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Gray. https://biography.guide/john-gray-jurist/
MLA: "John Gray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-gray-jurist/.
Chicago: "John Gray." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-gray-jurist/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:11 UTC