The Lord Spens | |
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Chief Justice of India | |
In office 1943–1947 | |
Monarch | George VI |
Preceded by | Srinivas Varadachariar (acting) |
Succeeded by | H. J. Kania |
Member of Parliament for Kensington South | |
In office 23 February 1950 – 18 September 1959 | |
Preceded by | Richard Law |
Succeeded by | William Roots |
Member of Parliament for Ashford | |
In office 17 March 1933 – 1943 | |
Preceded by | Michael Knatchbull |
Succeeded by | Edward Percy Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | William Patrick Spens 9 August 1885 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Died | 15 November 1973 Maidstone, Kent, England | (aged 88)
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouses | |
Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
William Patrick Spens, 1st Baron Spens, KBE, PC, KC (9 August 1885 – 15 November 1973) was a British lawyer, judge and Conservative politician. He served as Chief Justice of India from 1943 to 1947.