William Markby

British judge (1829–1914)
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Summary

William Markby was born on January 1, 1829[1], in Duxford[2]. He died on January 1, 1914[3]. He worked as a judge[4] and barrister[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: May 3, 1829[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8]
  • Position held: vice-chancellor[9], judge[10]
  • Educated at: Merton College[11]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[12], Knight Bachelor[13]
  • Member of: Inner Temple[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[16], Master of Arts[17], Doctor of Civil Law[18]
  • Given name: William[19]
  • Significant event: call to the bar[20]
  • Described by source: Men-at-the-Bar[21], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[22], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]

FAQs

Where was William Markby born?

William Markby was born in Duxford[2].

What did William Markby do for work?

William Markby worked as a judge[4] and barrister[5].

Where did William Markby go to school?

William Markby was educated at Merton College[11].

What awards did William Markby receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[12] and Knight Bachelor[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Men-at-the-Bar. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → judge, barrister
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Date of birth → +1829-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1829-05-03T00:00:00Z
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