Edward Clarke (barrister), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Clarke (barrister)

British politician

Date of Birth: 15-Feb-1841

Place of Birth: Chaville, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 26-Apr-1931

Profession: lawyer, politician, barrister

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Sir Edward George Clarke, KC (15 February 1841 – 26 April 1931) was a British barrister and politician, considered one of the leading advocates of the late Victorian era and serving as Solicitor-General in the Conservative government of 1886–1892.
His legal career included representing Oscar Wilde in his disastrous prosecution of the Marquess of Queensberry for libel, and representing the plaintiff in the "baccarat case", during which Sir Edward cross-examined the Prince of Wales.