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George Vere Irving (1815–1869) was a Scottish lawyer and antiquary.
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Life
He was the only son of Alexander Irving of Newton, Lanarkshire, who became a Scottish judge with the title of Lord Newton. In 1837 he was called to the Scottish bar.
Irving took part in the volunteer movement, and became captain of the Carnwath troop. He died at 5 St. Mark's Crescent, Regent's Park, London, on 29 October 1869, aged 53.
Works
Irving's works were:
Irving was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and vice-president of the British Archæological Association. He also contributed frequently to Notes and Queries.
References
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