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John Greenwood (lawyer)
John Greenwood, QC (24 July 1800 – 12 February 1871) was an English lawyer and sportsman; he was Treasury Solicitor from 1866 to his death in 1871, and had played first-class cricket for Cambridge University in 1820–21. Biography John Greenwood was born in Tunbridge Wells and was the third son of William Greenwood (died 1844) of Brookwood Park in Hampshire; his elder brother was George Greenwood (1799–1875), a cornet and regarded by Frederic Boase as the "best breaker in of horses of his day" whose 1839 book ''Hints on Horsemanship'' was regarded by the same as "the best book on the subject ever done". After Eton School, John Greenwood went up to Jesus College, Cambridge, graduating in 1822. He made two first-class appearances for the university cricket team between 1820 and 1821, scoring just two runs in three innings, including two ducks. Gaining a BA as 13th Wrangler in 1822, he became a Fellow of Jesus and was called to the Bar from Lincoln's Inn in 1828. In 1847, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen's Counsel
In the United Kingdom and in some Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth countries, a King's Counsel (Post-nominal letters, post-nominal initials KC) during the reign of a king, or Queen's Counsel (post-nominal initials QC) during the reign of a queen regnant, queen, is a lawyer (usually a barrister or advocate) who is typically a senior trial lawyer. Technically appointed by the monarch of the country to be one of 'His [Her] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law', the position originated in England and Wales. Some Commonwealth countries have either abolished the position, or renamed it so as to remove monarchical connotations, for example, 'Senior counsel' or 'Senior Advocate'. Appointment as King's Counsel is an office, conferred by the Crown, that is recognised by courts. Members have the privilege of sitting within the inner Bar (law), bar of court. As members wear silk gowns of a particular design (see court dress), appointment as King's Counsel is known informally as ''rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
