Gorell Barnes, 1st Baron Gorell facts for kids
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The Lord Gorell
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"Admiralty Jurisdiction"
Barnes as caricatured by Spy (Leslie Ward) in Vanity Fair, February 1893 |
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| President of the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division | |
| In office 30 January 1905 – 10 February 1909 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Francis Jeune |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Bigham |
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| Born | 16 May 1848 |
| Died | 22 April 1913 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Mary Barnes nee Mitchell |
| Children | Henry Gorell Barnes |
| Alma mater | Peterhouse, Cambridge |
John Gorell Barnes (born May 16, 1848 – died April 22, 1913) was an important British lawyer and judge. He became the first Baron Gorell and was a member of the Privy Council, a group of advisors to the King or Queen.
Early Life and Career
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John Gorell Barnes was the oldest son of Henry Barnes, who owned ships in Liverpool. He went to Peterhouse, Cambridge University and finished his studies in 1868.
He first worked as a solicitor, which is a type of lawyer. Later, in 1876, he became a barrister. This means he was allowed to argue cases in higher courts. By 1888, he became a Queen's Counsel, a special title for experienced barristers.
A Judge's Life
John Gorell Barnes was very good at cases involving ships and the sea, known as Admiralty cases. In 1892, he became a judge in the High Court of Justice. Specifically, he worked in the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division. This part of the court handled wills, divorces, and sea-related legal issues.
He served as the president of this division from 1905 to 1909. In 1905, he joined the Privy Council, a group of important advisors to the monarch. In 1909, he was given the title of Baron Gorell. This made him a peer, a member of the nobility.
Lord Gorell passed away in April 1913 when he was 64 years old. His oldest son, Henry Gorell Barnes, took over his title.
Family Life
Lord Gorell married Mary Mitchell in 1881. She was the daughter of Thomas Mitchell.
Images for kids
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"Admiralty Jurisdiction" - Barnes as caricatured by Spy (Leslie Ward) in Vanity Fair, February 1893
