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Public records list Robert John Reed, Baron Reed of Allermuir as a judge, writer and jurist. Robert John Reed, Baron Reed of Allermuir was born on September 7, 1956 in Scotland, United Kingdom. That works out to 69 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Edinburgh. Listed accolades include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
My Take
I find Lord Reed quietly compelling. A Scot educated at Edinburgh, he rose to the very top of British justice as President of the Supreme Court, and his Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh hints at a mind that ranges beyond the bench. What draws me is the nature of the work itself: judging is the opposite of applause-seeking. Someone has to read the law coldly, weigh it carefully, and hold the line on fairness so the rest of society can function. To me, that unflashy, load-bearing role is among the most genuinely admirable lives a person can lead.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert John Reed, Baron Reed of Allermuir
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・リード卿
- Reading
- ろばーと・りーど卿
- Born
- September 7, 1956 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- judge / writer / jurist
2. Background
- University
- University of Edinburgh
Awards & achievements
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert John Reed, Baron Reed of Allermuir born?
Born September 7, 1956 (age 69).
Where is Robert John Reed, Baron Reed of Allermuir from?
Robert John Reed, Baron Reed of Allermuir is from Scotland, United Kingdom.
What does Robert John Reed, Baron Reed of Allermuir do?
Robert John Reed, Baron Reed of Allermuir works as judge, writer, jurist.
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