John Wylde
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For the Scottish advocate, academic and antiquarian, see John Wylde (lawyer). For people with a similar name, see John Wild and John Wilde.
Sir John Wylde (or Wilde; 11 May 1781 – 13 December 1859) was Chief Justice of the Cape Colony, Cape of Good Hope and a judge of the Supreme Court of the colony of New South Wales born at Warwick Square, Newgate Street, London.
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Sir John Wylde | |
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Deputy Judge Advocate of New South Wales | |
In office 1816–1824 | |
Preceded by | Ellis Bent |
Succeeded by | Position replaced by Local Court of New South Wales |
Chief Justice of Cape Colony | |
In office 1827–1855 | |
Preceded by | Johannes Andreas Truter |
Succeeded by | Sir Sidney Smith Bell (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1781-05-11)11 May 1781 Newgate Street, London |
Died | 13 December 1859(1859-12-13) (aged 78) Cape Town, South Africa |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Jane Moore
(m. 1805) |
Children | 9 |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Known for | Chief Justice |
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