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Robert Wallace

1850 – 1939

British politician and judge

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About Robert Wallace

Lived 1850 – 1939 (aged 88–89). Robert Wallace was a British politician and barrister.

Sir Robert Wallace KC (1850 – 19 March 1939) was an Irish-born barrister and Liberal Party politician.

A 1907 photogravure of Wallace based on work by Reginald Grenville Eves. He was born in County Antrim, the 3rd son of Rev. Robert Wallace of Dublin, and was educated at Queen's University, Belfast.

He was admitted to the Middle Temple on 8 November 1871 and was Called to the Bar on 6 June 1874. He contested Wandsworth in 1885, Edinburgh West in 1886, and Renfrewshire West in 1892 before being elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Perth at the 1895 general election. He held the seat until 1907, when he resigned his seat to become Chairman of the County of London sessions, a post which he held until 1931.

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Important facts

Born
1850
Birth century
Education
Queen's University Belfast
Positions held
Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom, King's Counsel
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir Robert Wallace

People in Robert Wallace's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Wallace?

British politician and judge (1850-1939)

When was Robert Wallace born?

Robert Wallace was born in 1850.

When did Robert Wallace die?

Robert Wallace died on 19 March 1939.

What was Robert Wallace's occupation?

Robert Wallace was a politician and barrister.

What nationality was Robert Wallace?

Robert Wallace was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Wallace

· Wikidata: Q7350809

· DBpedia: Robert Wallace (Perth MP)

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