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Edward Theophilus Nelson
1874–1940
United Kingdom
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Edward Theophilus Nelson (22 October 1874 – 3 August 1940) was a British barrister and local politician born in British Guiana. In 1910 he attained fame as the 'coloured barrister' who successfully defended Mark Wilde, accused of the murder of George Storrs at Stalybridge.
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