John Verity
British expatriate judge who was Chief Justice of Zanzibar, Chief Justice of British Guiana and Chief Justice of Nigeria
About John Verity
Lived 1892 – 1970 (aged 77–78). John Verity was a British judge.
Sir John Verity (1892 – 9 April 1970) was a British expatriate judge who was Chief Justice of Zanzibar from 1939 until his appointment as Chief Justice of British Guiana in 1941. He was appointed Chief Justice of Nigeria in 1945.
Early life, family and education Verity was born in London, the son of Rev. Heron Beresford Verity. He attended Vale College, Thanet then Diocesan College, British Honduras.
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Who was John Verity?
British expatriate judge who was Chief Justice of Zanzibar, Chief Justice of British Guiana and Chief Justice of Nigeria
When was John Verity born?
John Verity was born in 1892 in London.
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John Verity died in 1970.
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John Verity was a judge.
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John Verity was British.
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