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Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet

1843 – 1925

British barrister

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About Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet

Lived 1843 – 1925 (aged 81). Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet was a barrister.

Sir Gabriel Prior Goldney, 2nd Baronet, (4 August 1843 – 4 May 1925) was the first son of Gabriel Goldney, a Conservative MP for Chippenham. He inherited the title in 1900 upon his father's death.

Career Goldney studied at Exeter College, Oxford, and qualified as a barrister at the Inner Temple. He was appointed as a Royal Commissioner for the Norwich Election Enquiry of 1875 to investigate alleged corruption, and the following year, he became the Recorder of Helstone.

His other appointments included Remembrancer for the City of London from 1882 to February 1903, J.P. for Wiltshire He was appointed High Sheriff of Wiltshire in 1906 and held the rank of Major in the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry. and also received the honour of Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in July 1902 as well as being named a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the 1904 New Year Honours.

Upon his death in 1925, the baronetcy passed to his younger brother Frederick.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
Occupation
Education
Exeter College, Inner Temple
Positions held
High Sheriff of Wiltshire
Awards
Companion of the Order of the Bath; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Also known as
Gabriel Goldney, Gabriel Prior Goldney

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet?

British barrister

When was Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet was born on 4 August 1843.

When did Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet died on 4 May 1925.

What was Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet was a barrister.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7526804

· DBpedia: Sir Gabriel Goldney, 2nd Baronet

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