On January 14, 1871 in Celtic History

Alexander sullivan, the last king's serjeant of ireland born

Alexander Sullivan, the last King's Serjeant of Ireland born

Alexander Sullivan, the barrister and last King’s Serjeant of Dublin, Ireland, was born in Dublin. The King’s Serjeant was a legal officer in Ireland, and the position held historical significance in the legal system of Ireland.

He pursued a career in the legal profession and became a barrister.

King’s Serjeant of Ireland: Alexander Sullivan held the position of King’s Serjeant, which was a senior legal office in Ireland. The King’s Serjeant played a role in representing the Crown in legal matters.

  1. Last King’s Serjeant: Sullivan is noted for being the last person to hold the position of King’s Serjeant of Ireland, as the role became obsolete in the changing legal and political landscape.

The position of King’s Serjeant of Ireland was an important one in the history of Irish law, but it eventually became outdated as the legal system in Ireland underwent reforms and changes. Alexander Sullivan’s role as the last King’s Serjeant reflects the historical evolution of the Irish legal system.

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