Andrew Mure facts for kids
Sir Andrew Mure (died 10 October 1909) was an important judge who worked in the supreme court of Mauritius. He served there from 1880 to 1895. Mauritius was a Crown colony, which means it was a territory ruled by the British King or Queen. Sir Andrew Mure finished his career as a senior judge, known as a puisne judge.
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Who Was Sir Andrew Mure?
Sir Andrew Mure was a respected judge from Scotland. He spent many years working in the legal system. His career took him from Scotland all the way to the island of Mauritius. He was known for his long service and for being knighted.
Early Life and Education
Andrew Mure was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was the youngest son of George Mure. His father was a surgeon in the Royal Navy, which is the navy of the United Kingdom.
Andrew Mure went to the University of Edinburgh. He graduated from the university in 1848. The next year, in 1849, he was given a special position called a Reid Fellow at the university. This showed he was a very good student.
A Career in Law
Andrew Mure chose to work in law. He became a lawyer in Scotland in 1853. This is known as being "called to the Scottish Bar".
Serving in Scotland
In 1860, he became an advocate depute. This is a lawyer who helps the government with legal cases. Later, from 1865 to 1878, he worked as a Sheriff-Substitute in Shetland. A Sheriff-Substitute is a judge who handles many different legal cases in a specific area of Scotland.
Becoming a Judge in Mauritius
After his work in Scotland, Sir Andrew Mure moved to Mauritius. He became a judge on the supreme court there in 1880. He worked as a judge in Mauritius for 15 years. He finished his time there as a senior puisne judge. This means he was one of the main judges on the court.
Later Life and Legacy
Andrew Mure married Elizabeth Slight in 1860. His wife passed away in 1908. Sir Andrew Mure himself died on 10 October 1909. He was 82 years old and passed away at his home in Edinburgh. He was made a Knight Bachelor on 14 January 1899. This means he was given the title "Sir" for his important work.
