Mellis Napier

Australian judge
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Mellis Napier

Summary

Mellis Napier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dunbar[2]. He was born on October 24, 1882[3]. He died in Kingswood[4]. He died on March 22, 1976[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], judge[7], and chancellor[8]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Mellis Napier's place of birth was Dunbar[2].
  • Mellis Napier passed away in Kingswood[4].
  • Mellis Napier was born on October 24, 1882[3].
  • Mellis Napier died on March 22, 1976[5].
  • Mellis Napier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Mellis Napier held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Mellis Napier worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Mellis Napier's professions included judge[7].
  • Mellis Napier worked as a chancellor[8].
  • Mellis Napier held the position of Justice of the South Australian Supreme Court[12].
  • Mellis Napier held the position of Chief Justice of South Australia[13].
  • Mellis Napier held the position of Chancellor of the University of Adelaide[14].
  • Mellis Napier held the position of Lieutenant Governor of South Australia[15].
  • Mellis Napier's education included a stint at University of Adelaide[16].
  • Mellis Napier was educated at City of London School[17].
  • Mellis Napier received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Mellis Napier received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Mellis Napier received the King's Counsel[20].
  • Mellis Napier was a member of University of Adelaide Council[21].
  • Mellis Napier is recorded as male[22].
  • Mellis Napier's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Mellis Napier's Commons category is recorded as Mellis Napier[24].
  • Mellis Napier's residence is recorded as Crafers[25].
  • Mellis Napier's family name is recorded as Napier[26].
  • Mellis Napier's given name is recorded as Mellis[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dunbar[2], Mellis Napier… he was born on October 24, 1882[3].

Education

Educated at University of Adelaide[16], a closed educational institution[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1874[30], headquartered in Mitchell Building[31] and City of London School[17], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1919[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], judge[7], and chancellor[8]. Positions held include Justice of the South Australian Supreme Court[12], a position[35], in Australia[36]; Chief Justice of South Australia[13], a position[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1856[39]; Chancellor of the University of Adelaide[14]; and Lieutenant Governor of South Australia[15], a position[40], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1300[46]; and King's Counsel[20], a professional certification[47].

Death and Burial

Mellis Napier died on March 22, 1976[5]. He died in Kingswood[4].

Why It Matters

Mellis Napier is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Mellis Napier born?

Born in Dunbar[2], Mellis Napier…

Where did Mellis Napier die?

Mellis Napier passed away in Kingswood[4].

What did Mellis Napier do for work?

Mellis Napier worked as lawyer[6], judge[7], and chancellor[8].

Where did Mellis Napier go to school?

Mellis Napier was educated at University of Adelaide[16] and City of London School[17].

What awards did Mellis Napier receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], Knight Bachelor[19], and King's Counsel[20].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · MrKeefeJohn · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Mellis, Thomas, John
    Wikitree person id → Napier-3993
    Sex or gender → male
    Our campaigns candidate id → 593017
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