Alexander Wood Renton
Sir Alexander Wood Renton GCMG KC (24 June 1861 – 17 June 1933) was a Scottish lawyer and British colonial judge. He served as the 21st Chief Justice of Ceylon from 1914 to 1918.
Sir Alexander Wood Renton GCMG KC | |
|---|---|
| 21st Chief Justice of Ceylon | |
| In office 22 August 1914 – 1918 | |
| Appointed by | Robert Chalmers |
| Preceded by | Alfred Lascelles |
| Succeeded by | Anton Bertram |
| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 June 1861 Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland |
| Died | 17 June 1933 (aged 71) London, England |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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