George Bramwell, 1st Baron Bramwell facts for kids
George William Wilshere Bramwell, 1st Baron Bramwell (born June 12, 1808 – died May 9, 1892), was an important English judge. He was known for his sharp mind and for helping to shape many laws during his time. He was also a member of the Royal Society, a famous group for scientists.
Early Life and Education
George Bramwell was the oldest son of George Bramwell, who worked in a banking company. His mother, Harriet, was known for being very strong-willed. George was born in London on June 12, 1808.
When he was 12, he went to the Palace school in Enfield. There, he was classmates with William Fry Channell, who would later become a fellow judge. After school, George first worked as a clerk in his father's bank.
In 1830, after getting married, George decided to change careers and study law. He learned from a famous lawyer named Fitzroy Kelly. After some years of practice, he officially became a lawyer in May 1838. He quickly became well-known and respected in the legal world.
Becoming a Judge
In 1850, George Bramwell was chosen to be part of a special group that looked at common law procedures. This group helped create the Common Law Procedure Act of 1852, which made legal processes simpler.
In 1851, he became a Queen's Counsel (Q.C.), which is a special title for experienced lawyers. He also helped with a group that led to the Companies Act of 1862. This act was very important for how businesses operate. It was George Bramwell who suggested adding the word "limited" to company names. This helped people know if a company had limited liability, meaning its owners weren't fully responsible for its debts.
Because of his great work, George Bramwell was knighted in 1856. He then became a judge, known as a Baron of the Exchequer. This meant he worked in one of the main courts in England. He was very popular with other lawyers because he was kind, funny, and very good at his job.
Retirement and Later Years
George Bramwell retired from being a judge in 1881. To celebrate his career, many judges and lawyers held a big dinner for him. Later that year, he was given the special title of Baron Bramwell. This made him a member of the House of Lords, a part of the British Parliament. He was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in the same year.
He enjoyed music and sports. He was married twice and had two daughters from his first marriage. His younger brother, Sir Frederick Bramwell, was a famous engineer. George Bramwell was known for his witty remarks, including a joke about different types of witnesses in court.
Even after retiring, Lord Bramwell loved to write and share his opinions. He often wrote letters to The Times newspaper. He also joined a group called the Liberty and Property Defence League and wrote pamphlets for them.
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