Gerald Fitzmaurice

British barrister and judge (1901–1982)
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Gerald Fitzmaurice

Summary

Gerald Fitzmaurice is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sussex[2]. He was born on October 24, 1901[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on September 7, 1982[5]. He worked as a judge[6], jurist[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Fitzmaurice was born in Sussex[2].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice passed away in London[4].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice was born on October 24, 1901[3].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice died on September 7, 1982[5].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice's father was Maurice Swynfen Fitzmaurice[10].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice's mother was Mabel Gertrude Gray[11].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice was married to Alice Evelina Alexandra Sandberg[12].
  • A child of Gerald Fitzmaurice was James Alexander Swynfen Fitzmaurice[13].
  • A child of Gerald Fitzmaurice was Maurice Evelyn Forbes Fitzmaurice[14].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice's professions included judge[6].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice worked as a jurist[7].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice's professions included barrister[8].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice held the position of Judge of the International Court of Justice[16].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice held the position of Judge of the European Court of Human Rights[17].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice held the position of President of the Institut de Droit International[18].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice held the position of President of the Institut de Droit International[19].
  • Among Gerald Fitzmaurice's employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[20].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice was employed by Foreign Office[21].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[22].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice's education included a stint at Malvern College[23].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice received the honorary doctor of the University of Utrecht[25].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice received the honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[26].
  • Gerald Fitzmaurice received the honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gerald Fitzmaurice was born in Sussex[2]. He was born on October 24, 1901[3]. His father was Maurice Swynfen Fitzmaurice[10]. His mother was Mabel Gertrude Gray[11].

Education

Educated at Gonville and Caius College[22], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1348[30] and Malvern College[23], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1865[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], jurist[7], and barrister[8]. Employers include Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[20], a department of the United Kingdom Government[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1968[36], headquartered in Foreign Office building[37] and Foreign Office[21], a department of the United Kingdom Government[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1782[40]. Positions held include Judge of the International Court of Justice[16], a position[41]; Judge of the European Court of Human Rights[17], a position[42]; and President of the Institut de Droit International[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; honorary doctor of the University of Utrecht[25], an award[45], in Netherlands[46]; honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[26], an honorary degree[47], in United Kingdom[48]; honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[27], an award[49], in United Kingdom[50]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[51], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[54], a grade of an order[55], in United Kingdom[56].

Personal Life

Among Gerald Fitzmaurice's spouses was Alice Evelina Alexandra Sandberg[12]. Children include James Alexander Swynfen Fitzmaurice[13] and Maurice Evelyn Forbes Fitzmaurice[14].

Death and Burial

Gerald Fitzmaurice died on September 7, 1982[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Gerald Fitzmaurice ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Fitzmaurice born?

Gerald Fitzmaurice was born in Sussex[2].

Where did Gerald Fitzmaurice die?

Gerald Fitzmaurice died in London[4].

Who were Gerald Fitzmaurice's parents?

Gerald Fitzmaurice's father was Maurice Swynfen Fitzmaurice[10]. Gerald Fitzmaurice's mother was Mabel Gertrude Gray[11].

Who was Gerald Fitzmaurice married to?

Gerald Fitzmaurice's spouses include Alice Evelina Alexandra Sandberg[12].

What did Gerald Fitzmaurice do for work?

Gerald Fitzmaurice worked as judge[6], jurist[7], and barrister[8].

Where did Gerald Fitzmaurice go to school?

Gerald Fitzmaurice was educated at Gonville and Caius College[22] and Malvern College[23].

What awards did Gerald Fitzmaurice receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], honorary doctor of the University of Utrecht[25], honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[26], and honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[27].

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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