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De Gex or Degex, John Peter.
Adm. pens. (age 18) at JESUS, June 2, 1826.
S. and h. of John, hotel-keeper, of Leicester Place, London, a Swiss immigrant.
B. in London.
School not given.
Matric. Michs. 1827; B.A. (23rd Wrangler) 1831; M.A. 1834.
Fellow, 1834; Hon. Fellow, 1874.
Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Nov. 4, 1831.
Called to the Bar, 1835.
Q.C., 1865.
Bencher, 1865.
Treasurer, 1882.
Knighted, Dec. 7, 1882, on the occasion of the opening of the new Law Courts.
For many years, having almost no practice at the Bar, he devoted himself to reporting and published many volumes of reports on cases in bankruptcy and in chancery.
In most of these publications he had collaborators, including Basil Montague and Mr (subsequently Lord) Macnaghten.
His practice in bankruptcy grew to be extensive and his successful appeal case against the Duke of Newcastle was famous and important.
In 1867 he became auditor of the Legal and General Insurance Office, and in 1871 a Director.
Treasurer of Lincoln's Inn, 1882.
Died May 14, 1887, aged 78, at 20, Hyde Park Square, London.
Buried at Kensal Green.
(Foster, Men at the Bar; The Guardian, May 18, 1887; D.N.B.; Boase, I. 847-48.)
John Peter DE GEX
John Peter DEGEX
John Peter DEGEX
John Peter DEGEX
Approx. lifespan: 1808–1906
pens. aged 18 Jesus College adm1826:06:02
s. and h. of John De Gex or DEGEX hotel-keeper, of Leicester Place, Leicester, London , a Swiss immigrant.
b. London
School not given.
Matric 1827:10MT:
BA 23 rd Wrangler 1831
MA 1834
Fellow 1834
Hon. Fellow 1874
Adm. Lincoln's Inn: 1831:11:04
Called to the Bar: 1835
Q.C.: 1865
Bencher: 1865
Treasurer: 1882
Knighted 1882:12:07, on the occasion of the opening of the new Law Courts
For many years, having almost no practice at the Bar, he devoted himself to reporting and published many volumes of reports on cases in bankruptcy and in chancery. In most of these publications he had collaborators, including Basil Montague and Mr (subsequently Lord) Macnaghten. His practice in bankruptcy grew to be extensive and his successful appeal case against the Duke of Newcastle was famous and important.
In 1867
he became auditor of the Legal and General Insurance Office, and in1871
Director:
Treasurer of: : Lincoln's Inn 1882
d. aged 78 20 Hyde Park Square, London
bur. Kensal Green, [ London ] 1887:05:14
(Foster, Men at the Bar; The Guardian 1887:05:18; D.N.B.; Boase, I. 847-48.)

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