Edwin James

Barrister, Politician

1812 – 1882

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Who was Edwin James?

Edwin John James QC was an English lawyer who also practised in the U.S., a Member of Parliament and would-be actor. Disbarred in England and Wales for professional misconduct, he ended his life in poverty. He was the first ever Queen's Counsel to suffer disbarment.

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Born
1812
Also known as
  • Edwin John James
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
Mar 4, 1882

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on July 23, 2013

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