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The Lord Collins
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Francis Derwent Wood's Lord Henn-Collins
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| Lord of Appeal in Ordinary | |
| In office 1907–1910 |
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| Master of the Rolls | |
| In office 1901–1907 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Archibald Levin Smith |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Cozens-Hardy |
| Lord Justice of Appeal | |
| Justice of the High Court | |
Richard Henn Collins, Baron Collins (born January 31, 1842 – died January 3, 1911) was an important Anglo-Irish lawyer and judge. He held many high positions in the British legal system. He was known for his work as a judge and for helping to solve important national and international issues.
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Early Life and Education
Richard Henn Collins was born in Dublin, Ireland. He went to school at the Royal School Dungannon. Later, he studied at Trinity College Dublin, where he was recognized as a top student. He also attended Downing College, Cambridge in England.
A Career in Law
In 1867, Richard Henn Collins became a lawyer in England. This means he was officially allowed to argue cases in court. He worked in the northern part of England. In 1883, he was named a Queen's Counsel, which is a special title for experienced lawyers.
In 1891, he became a judge. This was a big step in his career.
Becoming a High-Ranking Judge
By 1897, Collins was appointed a Lord Justice of Appeal. This meant he heard cases that were being appealed from lower courts. He also joined the Privy Council, a group of important advisors to the King or Queen.
In October 1901, he became the Master of the Rolls. This is a very senior judge who leads the civil division of the Court of Appeal. The next month, he also became the head of the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. This group worked to preserve important historical documents.
In May 1902, he received an honorary degree from the University of Cambridge. This was a special award for his achievements.
Lord Collins's Final Role
On March 6, 1907, Richard Henn Collins was appointed a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary. This was one of the highest judicial roles in the United Kingdom. With this role, he also received a special title for life: Baron Collins, from Kensington in London. He retired from this position on January 9, 1910.
Notable Cases and Commissions
Lord Collins was involved in several important legal matters during his career.
He was the judge in a well-known court case involving the famous writer Oscar Wilde in 1895. His role was to oversee the legal process.
In 1899, he represented Great Britain on the Venezuela Boundary Commission. This group was set up to help settle a land dispute between British Guiana and Venezuela.
In 1904, he led a group that investigated the case of Adolf Beck. This was another important legal inquiry.
Richard Henn Collins passed away in Hove, England, on January 3, 1911.
Family Life
Richard Henn Collins was married to Jane Ogle, Lady Collins. She passed away in 1934 and is buried in Brompton Cemetery in London. His younger son, Sir Stephen Henn-Collins, also followed in his father's footsteps and became a High Court judge.
Important Legal Cases
Some of the legal cases that Lord Collins was involved with include:
- Sumpter v Hedges
- Wilde v Douglas
- Chandler v Webster
- Henderson v Arthur
