Geoffrey Lawrence, 1st Baron Oaksey
Geoffrey Lawrence, 3rd Baron Trevethin, 1st Baron Oaksey, DSO, PC, DL, TD (2 December 1880 – 28 August 1971) was the main British judge during the Nuremberg trials after Second World War, and President of the Judicial group.
The Right Honourable The Lord Oaksey DSO TD PC | |
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Lawrence, c. 1946 | |
| Lord of Appeal in Ordinary | |
| In office 1947–1957 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Macmillan |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Denning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Geoffrey Lawrence 2 December 1880 London, England |
| Died | 28 August 1971 (aged 90) Oaksey, Wiltshire, England |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Political party | Crossbencher |
| Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Barrister, judge |
| Profession | Law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Battles/wars | World War I
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