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Sir William Bovill
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| Chief Justice of the Common Pleas | |
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| Born | 26 May 1814 Allhallows, Barking |
| Died | 1 November 1873 (aged 59) Kingston upon Thames |
Sir William Bovill (born May 26, 1814, died November 1, 1873) was an important English lawyer, politician, and judge. He held a very high position called the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas from 1866 until he passed away in 1873. He was also a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom and a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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Early Life and Education
William Bovill was born on May 26, 1814, in Allhallows, Barking, a town in London. He was one of the younger sons of Benjamin Bovill, who lived in Wimbledon.
After finishing school, William Bovill did not go to a university. Instead, he trained to become a lawyer by working for a law firm. This is called being "articled to a firm of solicitors."
Becoming a Lawyer
William Bovill joined a famous legal society called the Middle Temple. He started his career as a "special pleader," which meant he helped lawyers prepare their cases.
In 1841, he officially became a barrister, which is a type of lawyer who argues cases in court. He joined a group of lawyers who worked in the home circuit, meaning they handled cases in London and the surrounding areas.
Because of his training in a solicitor's office, he had many connections. He also knew a lot about engineering because he was interested in a manufacturing company in London. This helped him become very successful in cases involving patents and business.
Political Career
In 1855, William Bovill became a Queen's Counsel (QC). This is a special title given to experienced lawyers.
On March 28, 1857, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Guildford. This meant he represented the people of Guildford in the House of Commons, which is part of the UK government.
In Parliament, he worked hard to improve laws. He helped pass a law called the Partnership Law Amendment Act in 1865. This law is often called "Bovill's Act" because of his efforts.
In 1866, he was appointed Solicitor General. This is a senior legal role in the government. He held this position until November of the same year.
Becoming a Judge
In November 1866, William Bovill became the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas. This was a very important job as a judge, and he took over from Sir William Erle. He served in this high judicial role until his death in 1873.
Family Life
In 1844, William Bovill married Maria Bolton. She was the oldest daughter of John Henry Bolton.
They first lived in London. Later, they moved to Worplesdon and made their home at a place called Worplesdon Lodge. This house was later renamed Worplesdon Place.
Honours and Recognition
William Bovill was knighted in 1866, which means he received the title "Sir."
In May 1867, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very respected honour for people who have made important contributions to science.
Death
Sir William Bovill passed away in Kingston upon Thames on November 1, 1873. His wife, Maria, Lady Bovill, died later in London on October 21, 1901.
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