Daniel Thomas Tudor
Sir Daniel Thomas Tudor Kt. KC (1866 – November 30, 1928) was an English jurist and colonial public servant.
Early life and education[edit]
Born Daniel Thomas in Lampeter, South Wales.[1] Thomas adopted the surname Tudor in July 1887.[1][2] He was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1890[1][3] and practiced law on the Western Circuit until 1903.[1]
Career[edit]
Tudor's career then took him to the British West Indies, where he was appointed Attorney-General of Grenada and St. Vincent in 1908,[4] a post he held until 1911.[1][5] He also served at times as Acting Chief Justice and Acting Colonial Secretary for both territories.[1]
In 1911, Tudor was appointed Commissioner to revise the laws of Grenada[1] and also served as Legal Assistant to the Colonial Office in London.[1] During World War I, Tudor served as President of the Discharged Soldiers' Commission.[1]
From 1911 to 1922, he was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Bahama Islands.[1][5][6][7]
Knighted in 1917,[1][6] Tudor was appointed Chief Justice of Gibraltar in 1922.[7] While in that role, Tudor suffered a stroke, prompting his return to England in 1926.[1] He settled in Reigate before moving to Cheltenham.[1]
Death and legacy[edit]
Tudor died at his home in Cheltenham on 23 November 1928,[1] marking the end of a distinguished career in law and public service. He was 62.
Predeceased by his wife, Hattie Josephine (née Thompson) Tudor in 1924,[1] Sir Daniel Tudor was survived by three daughters.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Local obituaries: Sir Daniel Tudor". Cheltenham Chronicle and Gloucestershire Graphic. 1 Dec 1928. p. 7.
- ^ Foster, Joseph (1889-01-01). The Register of Admissions to Gray's Inn, 1521-1889. Dalcassian Publishing Company.
- ^ "Calls to the Bar". The Standard. 18 Nov 1890. p. 3.
Daniel Thomas Tudor, William Kendall, and Sydney Gower Woods, of the London University, were called to the Bar.
- ^ "Appointments". The Gazette (28130). London, England: 3032. 21 April 1908.
- ^ a b "Appointments". The Gazette (28521). London, England: 5986. 11 August 1911.
- ^ a b "Knighthoods". The London Gazette (30022): 3596–3597. 17 April 1917.
- ^ a b "Appointments". The London Gazette (32748): 6710. 19 September 1922.