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

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

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

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

  1. ^ abcdefghijklmnop"Local obituaries: Sir Daniel Tudor". Cheltenham Chronicle and Gloucestershire Graphic. 1 Dec 1928. p. 7.
  2. ^Foster, Joseph (1889-01-01). The Register of Admissions to Gray's Inn, 1521-1889. Dalcassian Publishing Company.
  3. ^"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.
  4. ^"Appointments". The Gazette (28130). London, England: 3032. 21 April 1908.
  5. ^ ab"Appointments". The Gazette (28521). London, England: 5986. 11 August 1911.
  6. ^ ab"Knighthoods". The London Gazette (30022): 3596–3597. 17 April 1917.
  7. ^ ab"Appointments". The London Gazette (32748): 6710. 19 September 1922.
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