Oliver Schreiner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Oliver Schreiner

South African judge

Date of Birth: 29-Dec-1890

Place of Birth: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Date of Death: 27-Jul-1980

Profession: judge, lawyer

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Oliver Deneys Schreiner, MC (29 December 1890 - 27 July 1980), was a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of South Africa.
One of the most renowned South African judges, he was passed over twice for the position of Chief Justice of South Africa for political reasons.
He was later described as "the greatest Chief Justice South Africa never had".