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Somerville Pinkney Tuck (judge)
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This article is about the jurist. For his son, the diplomat, see Somerville Pinkney Tuck.
Somerville Pinkney Tuck (September 24, 1848 – April 14, 1923) was an American judge who served on the International Court of Appeals in Egypt and was regarded as "one of the leading jurists and lawyers of Europe."[1]
Quick Facts Judge of the International Court of the First Instance, Preceded by ...
Somerville Pinkney Tuck | |
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![]() Judge Tuck, as depicted in The Homely Diary of a Diplomat in the East, 1917. | |
Judge of the International Court of the First Instance | |
In office 1894–1908 | |
Preceded by | Ernest Howard Crosby |
Personal details | |
Born | (1848-09-24)September 24, 1848 Annapolis, Maryland |
Died | April 14, 1923(1923-04-14) (aged 74) Menton, France |
Spouse | Emily Rosalie Snowden Marshall |
Relations | Hudson Snowden Marshall (brother-in-law) |
Children | 4, including Somerville Jr. and Alexander |
Parent(s) | William Hallam Tuck Margaret Sprigg Bowie Chew |
Alma mater | St. John's College University of Virginia |
Awards | Legion of Honour |
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