Thomas Herbert Pigot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
His Honour
Thomas Pigot
QC
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| Common Serjeant of London | |
| In office 1984–1990 |
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Thomas Herbert Pigot (born May 19, 1921 – died September 10, 1998) was an important English lawyer and judge. He held a special position called the Common Serjeant of London from 1984 to 1990. A judge is a person who helps make decisions in a court of law. A barrister is a type of lawyer who can argue cases in higher courts.
Early Life and Education
Thomas Pigot was born in Wigan, England, in 1921. His father worked as a company secretary, and his mother was a teacher. He went to Manchester Grammar School, which is a well-known school. There, he was a "scholar," meaning he was very good at his studies and likely received financial help.
He then went to Brasenose College, Oxford, a famous university. At Oxford, he was also a "Somerset scholar." He studied law, which is called "jurisprudence," and earned top grades.
War Service
During the Second World War, Thomas Pigot joined the army. He trained at Sandhurst, a famous military academy. He became an officer in the Welch Regiment and later moved to the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment.
He fought in North Africa during the war. In 1943, in a country called Tunisia, he was injured and captured by Italian soldiers. He became a prisoner of war.
What is a Queen's Counsel?
Thomas Pigot was also a QC. This is a special title given to very experienced and respected barristers in the United Kingdom. It means they are experts in law and have shown great skill in their work.
What is a Common Serjeant?
The Common Serjeant of London is a very old and important judicial role. This judge works at the Old Bailey, which is a famous criminal court in London. The Common Serjeant helps to oversee many serious legal cases in the city. Thomas Pigot held this important position for six years.
