Roger Gray (judge) facts for kids
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Roger Ibbotson Gray
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| Born | 16 June 1921 Headingley, Yorkshire, England |
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| Died | 19 October 1992 (aged 71) Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England |
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| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1947 | Oxford University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 12 May 2020
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Roger Ibbotson Gray (born June 16, 1921 – died October 19, 1992) was an English judge and lawyer. He was also a first-class cricketer. He lived a life of service, both in the military and in law.
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Roger Gray's Early Life
Roger Ibbotson Gray was born in Headingley, England, in June 1921. He attended Wycliffe College in Gloucestershire. After that, he went to The Queen's College, Oxford for his university studies.
Studies Interrupted by War
Roger's time at Oxford was paused because of the Second World War. In June 1942, he joined the army as a second lieutenant. He served in the Royal Artillery.
War Service in Europe
During the war, Roger Gray served with the Ayrshire Yeomanry. He took part in important battles. These included Normandy and the fighting in North-West Europe.
Cricket and University Life
After the war ended, Roger went back to Oxford to finish his education. While there, he played a single game of first-class cricket. This was for Oxford University in 1947.
His Only First-Class Match
Roger's team played against the Free Foresters in Oxford. He batted twice in the match. In Oxford's first turn, he was out without scoring any runs. In their second turn, he scored 11 runs before being out.
Leading the Oxford Union
Roger Gray was also a leader at Oxford. From 1948 to 1949, he was the president of the Oxford Union. This is a famous debating society at the university.
A Career in Law and Politics
Roger graduated from Oxford with a top degree in law. He then became a barrister, which is a type of lawyer. He joined a group of lawyers called Gray's Inn.
Trying for Politics
In 1955, Roger tried to become a politician. He ran as a candidate for the Conservative Party. He stood in the area of Dagenham. However, this area usually voted for the Labour Party. He lost the election by a large number of votes.
Focusing on Law
Roger's work as a lawyer took up a lot of his time. This made it hard for him to find a better chance in politics. So, he focused on his legal career instead.
Rising in the Legal Field
Throughout the 1960s, Roger became a very successful lawyer. He worked a lot with cases about wills and family matters. In 1967, he was made a Queen's Counsel. This is a special title for experienced lawyers.
Becoming a Judge
In 1972, Roger Gray became a recorder, which is a type of judge. He also served as a Deputy High Court Judge. He worked in the Family Division, which handles family law cases.
Later Life
Roger Ibbotson Gray passed away in Cheltenham in October 1992. He had been ill. He was survived by his wife and his son from his first marriage.
