Sybil Campbell

the first woman professional judge in Britain
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Sybil Campbell

Summary

Sybil Campbell is a human[1]. Born in British Ceylon[2], she… she was born on October 9, 1889[3]. She died in Glasgow[4]. She died on August 29, 1977[5]. She worked as a judge[6] and barrister[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in British Ceylon[2], Sybil Campbell…
  • Sybil Campbell passed away in Glasgow[4].
  • Sybil Campbell was born on October 9, 1889[3].
  • Sybil Campbell died on August 29, 1977[5].
  • Sybil Campbell's father was Neil Graeme Campbell[8].
  • Sybil Campbell's mother was Maude Bovill[9].
  • Sybil Campbell held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Sybil Campbell's professions included judge[6].
  • Sybil Campbell's professions included barrister[7].
  • Sybil Campbell's education included a stint at Girton College[11].
  • Sybil Campbell was educated at Middle Temple[12].
  • Sybil Campbell received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Sybil Campbell was a member of British Federation of Women Graduates[14].
  • Sybil Campbell was a member of Royal Historical Society[15].
  • Sybil Campbell is recorded as female[16].
  • Sybil Campbell's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Sybil Campbell's family name is recorded as Campbell[18].
  • Sybil Campbell's given name is recorded as Sybil[19].

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Origins and Family

Sybil Campbell's place of birth was British Ceylon[2]. She was born on October 9, 1889[3]. Her father was Neil Graeme Campbell[8]. Her mother was Maude Bovill[9].

Education

Educated at Girton College[11], a college of the University of Cambridge[20], in United Kingdom[21], founded in 1869[22] and Middle Temple[12], an Inns of Court[23], in United Kingdom[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and barrister[7].

Recognition

Sybil Campbell received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].

Death and Burial

Sybil Campbell died on August 29, 1977[5]. She passed away in Glasgow[4].

FAQs

Where was Sybil Campbell born?

Sybil Campbell's place of birth was British Ceylon[2].

Where did Sybil Campbell die?

Sybil Campbell passed away in Glasgow[4].

Who were Sybil Campbell's parents?

Sybil Campbell's father was Neil Graeme Campbell[8]. Sybil Campbell's mother was Maude Bovill[9].

What did Sybil Campbell do for work?

Sybil Campbell worked as judge[6] and barrister[7].

Where did Sybil Campbell go to school?

Sybil Campbell was educated at Girton College[11] and Middle Temple[12].

What awards did Sybil Campbell receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . doi.org. doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . doi.org. doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . doi.org. doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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