David Edward
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The Right Honourable Sir David Edward KCMG QC FRSE |
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| Member of the Court of Justice of the European Communities | |
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In office 1992–2004 |
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| Preceded by | The Lord Slynn of Hadley |
| Succeeded by | Sir Konrad Schiemann |
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David Alexander Ogilvy Edward 14 November 1934 Perth, Scotland |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth McSherry |
| Children |
Anne Edward Giles Edward John Edward Dr Katherine Edward |
| Alma mater | University College, Oxford, University of Edinburgh |
| Profession | Advocate |
Anne Edward
Giles Edward
John Edward
Sir David Alexander Ogilvy Edward KCMG PC QC FRSE (born 14 November 1934) is a Scottish lawyer and academic, and former Judge of the Court of Justice of the European Communities.
Edward was born in 1934 in Perth and educated at Clifton Hall School and Sedbergh School. He studied Classics at University College, Oxford, taking a break midway for National Service in the Navy (HMS Hornet, 1956–57), and Law at the University of Edinburgh.
David Edward married Elizabeth McSherry in 1962, they have 2 daughters and 2 sons.
Edward was called to the Bar in 1962 and appointed Queen's Counsel in 1974. He subsequently served as Clerk and then Treasurer of the Faculty, and represented the Faculty at the Consultative Committee of the Bars and Law Societies of the European Community, of which he served as President between 1978–80.
He was Salvesen Professor of European Institutions and Director of the Europa Institute at the School of Law of the University of Edinburgh from 1985 to 1989, during which time he served on three occasions as Specialist Adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the European Communities.
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