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James Wicks was born on 20 June, 1901 in Kenya, is a 3rd Chief Justice of Republic of Kenya. Discover James Wicks's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?

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Age 88 years old
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Born 20 June, 1901
Birthday 20 June
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Date of death 1 July, 1989
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Nationality Kenya

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1901

Sir James Haywood Wicks (20 June 1901 – 1 July 1989) was a British lawyer and to-date the longest serving Chief Justice of Kenya.

Wicks was born at Colnbrook, Middlesex in 1901.

He was educated at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford, King's College London, and Christ Church, Oxford.

On graduation he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and began practising in Guildford and London.

1939

He thereafter read law, and was called to the Bar at Gray's Inn in 1939.

Following the outbreak of the Second World War he volunteered to serve in the Royal Air Force, achieving the rank of Squadron Leader and being mentioned in dispatches thrice.

1946

After the war, he resumed his legal career, first serving as Crown Counsel in Mandatory Palestine between 1946-47.

1948

Thereafter he moved to Hong Kong serving as a Magistrate between 1948–53 and a District Judge between 1954 and 58.

1958

In 1958, upon his promotion to a Puisne Judge he moved to Kenya.

1971

In 1971, he was appointed Chief Justice of Kenya by Jomo Kenyatta and would remain in the post until his retirement in 1982.

1972

He was knighted in the Queen's 1972 New Year Honours.

When he reached the mandatory retirement age of 68, the law was changed to enable him to continue, first to the ages of 70 and 72, and lastly until 74.

During his time in office he oversaw the transition of power from Kenyatta to Daniel Arap Moi and expanded the training of lawyers within the country.

1989

Following his retirement, he spent his last years in Guernsey, where he died in 1989.

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