Russell of Killowen

Russell of Killowen (1832-1900), full name Charles Arthur Russell, was an Irish statesman and distinguished lawyer who became Lord Chief Justice of England, born at Newry. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, called to the English bar in 1859, entered Parliament in 1880, became Attorney-General in 1886, receiving also a knighthood. In 1894 he was elevated to the Lord Chief-Justiceship and created a life-peer.

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