John Page Middleton
British barrister and colonial judge (1851-1932)
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Sir John Page Middleton (8 June 1851 – 17 June 1932) was a British barrister and colonial judge.
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Sir John Page Middleton | |
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Circa 1900s | |
| Born | 8 June 1851 |
| Died | 17 June 1932 (aged 81) |
| Alma mater | Trinity Hall, Cambridge |
| Occupations | Barrister and colonial judge |
| Years active | 1874-1912 |
| Spouse | Caroline Bell |
| Children | 2 sons and 1 daughter |
Early life and education
John Page Middleton was born on 8 June 1851. He was educated at Uppingham School and at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. In 1874, he was called to the Bar of Middle Temple.[1][2]
Career
Middleton went on the Norfolk and South-Eastern Circuits from 1874 to 1882. In 1882, he went to West Africa where he was Acting Queen's Advocate of the Gold Coast Colony.[3] The following year he went to Cyprus where, from 1883 to 1892, he served as President of the District Court of Limassol and Puisne Judge.[4][5] From 1892 to 1902, he served as Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Ceylon.[6][7] In 1894, he served as Judge at the British Consular Court at Constantinople. He retired in 1912.[1]
He published: Cyprus under British Rule, Quarterly Review, 1917; A Sketch of the Ottoman Land Code in Cyprus, 1900; and Journal of Comparative Legislation, 1900.[1]
Personal life and death
Honours
Middleton was appointed Knight Bachelor on 14 June 1912.[10][11]