Francis Greer facts for kids

Sir Francis Nugent Greer (born February 24, 1869 – died February 6, 1925) was an important British barrister and civil servant. A barrister is a type of lawyer who speaks in court. A civil servant is someone who works for the government, helping to run the country.

Who Was Sir Francis Nugent Greer?

Sir Francis Nugent Greer was a British lawyer and government worker who helped create laws and advise the government. He held several important positions during his career, working both in Ireland and for the British government.

Early Life and Education

Francis Nugent Greer was the son of Judge Samuel McCurdy Greer. His father was also a well-known figure who had been a Member of Parliament for County Londonderry. A Member of Parliament (MP) is someone elected to represent people in the country's main law-making body.

Francis went to Trinity College, Dublin, which is a famous university in Ireland. After his studies, he became a lawyer in Ireland in 1893. This means he passed the exams and was allowed to practice law there.

Working for the Government

In 1908, Sir Francis joined the Irish Office. This was a government department that managed affairs in Ireland when it was part of the United Kingdom. He started as a Parliamentary Draftsman.

What is a Parliamentary Draftsman?

A Parliamentary Draftsman is a special kind of lawyer. Their job is to write new laws in clear and correct language. They make sure the laws say exactly what the government intends and that they fit with existing laws. Sir Francis held this important role until 1923.

Helping the Treasury

After his work at the Irish Office, Sir Francis was appointed to a new role in 1923. He became the Third Parliamentary Counsel to HM Treasury. The Treasury is the part of the government that manages the country's money. As a Parliamentary Counsel, he continued to help write laws, but this time specifically for the Treasury. He held this position until he passed away suddenly two years later.

His Important Awards and Titles

Sir Francis Nugent Greer became a lawyer in England in 1912, in addition to being one in Ireland. In 1918, he was given the title of King's Counsel for Ireland. This is a special honor given to very experienced and respected lawyers.

He also received several important awards for his service:

• In 1913, he was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB).
• In 1920, he was knighted, which means he was given the title "Sir."
• In 1923, he received an even higher honor, becoming a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB).

These awards recognized his dedication and important contributions to the government and legal system.