Sir gavyn arthur biography
- Arthur was called to the Bar in 1975 at the Middle Temple, before being appointed a Bencher in 2001.
- Sir Gavyn Farr Arthur was born on the 13th September 1951.
- Gavyn Farr Arthur.
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Gawain of Orkney
‘Boy With No Name’, ‘Knight of Maidens’, ‘Knight of the Surcoat’
Balbhuaidh, Calliano, Calvano, Chalvano, Gagains, Galvagin, Galvaginus, Galwainus, Galwan, Gaoulbanos, Gauain, Gauaine, Gauainet, Gauains, Gauanet, Gauein, Gaugains, Gauuain, Gauvain, Gauvains, Gauvei, Gauvein, Gauveis, Gauwain, Gavain, Gavains, Gavaon, Gaven, Gavion, Gawane, Gawaine, Gawains, Gawan, Gawayne, Gawein, Gawyn, Gawein, Gawen, Gawin, Gayain, Gowin, Grion, Gualguainus, Gualguanus, Gualwanus, Valven, Walewein, Walgan, Walgannus, Waluuanii, Walwain, Walwainus, Walwan, Walwein, Walwen, Walwin, Wawain, Wawayne
The eldest son of King Lot of Orkney and Queen Morgawse (or Anna), Arthur’s sister or half-sister. Brother of Gareth, Gaheris and Agravaine, chief of the Orkney clan (which included his brothers and half brother Mordred), Arthur’s favorite nephew, and one of the most strongest and famous knights of the Round Table.
Celtic Origin and Oral Legend | His Name
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Gawain
Knight in Arthurian legends
For other uses, see Gawain (disambiguation).
"Gwalchmai" redirects here. For other uses, see Gwalchmai (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Gaiwan.
Fictional character
| Gawain | |
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Sir Gawaine the Son of Lot, King of Orkney, by Howard Pyle from The Story of King Arthur and His Knights (1903) | |
| Based on | Gwalchmei |
| Title | Prince, Sir |
| Occupation | Knight of the Round Table |
| Weapon | Caliburn, others |
| Family | Various members of King Arthur's family Le Morte d'Arthur: Lot and Morgause (parents); Agravain, Gaheris, Gareth and Mordred (brothers) |
| Spouse | Ragnelle, Orguelleuse, Amurfina (in different stories) |
| Significant other | Many |
| Children | Various, including Gingalain |
| Relatives | King Arthur (uncle) |
| Religion | Christian |
| Origin | Orkney and/or Lothian |
| Nationality | Briton |
Gawain (GA(H)-wayn, -win, gə-WAYN),[1][2] also known in many other forms and spellings, is a character in Arthurian legend, in which he is King Arthur's nephew and one of the premier Knights of the Round
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Gavyn Farr Arthur
British judge
Sir Gavyn Farr ArthurKStJ (13 September 1951 – 16 May 2016) was a British judge and prominent figure in the City of London who served as the 675th Lord Mayor from 2002 to 2003.
Early life
The only surviving son of Major Leonard Arthur, JP, by his wife Raina née Farr, he was educated at Harrow School before going up to Christ Church, Oxford.[1]
His father was in remainder to the baronetcy of his great-great-grandfather, Lt-Gen. Sir George Arthur, and from 2010 until his death Sir Gavyn was heir presumptive to the Arthur family title.
Career
Arthur was called to the Bar in 1975 at the Middle Temple, before being appointed a Bencher in 2001.
He practised as a barrister and was appointed a Recorder in 2001 and a Circuit Judge in 2007 before promotion as a Deputy High Court Judge in 2008.[2]
He served as Alderman for the Ward of Cripplegate in the City from his election in 1991 until 2005.[3] Sir Gavyn served as Sheriff for 1998–99 and as Lord Mayor of London (2002–2003), when he was ex-off
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