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| name = Sir Helenus Milmo
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| birth_name = Helenus Padraic Seosamh Milmo
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| alma mater = [[Trinity College, Cambridge]]
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| spouse = Joan Frances Morley <small>(9 March 1907 – June 1978)</small>, Mrs. Anne Brand <small>(1980)</small>
| spouse = Joan Frances Morley (died 1978)<br/> {{marriage|Mrs. Anne Brand|1980}}
| relations = Daniel Milmo <small>(father)</small> <br> Kathleen (née White) Milmo <small>(mother)</small> <br> [[Chuka Umunna]] <small>(grandson)</small>
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'''Sir Helenus Patrick Joseph Milmo''', [[Deputy lieutenant|DL]] (born '''Helenus Padraic Seosamh Milmo'''; 24 August 1908 – 30 August 1988)<ref name="familysearch2">"Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes, 1845–1958" index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FBPQ-R6B; accessed 12 March 2014), BIRTHS entry for Helenus Padraic Seosamh Milmo; citing Limerick, July–September 1908, vol. 5, p. 334, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101072.</ref> was an Irish lawyer and [[High Court judge (England and Wales)|High Court judge]]. His career was notable for his role in the prosecution team at the [[Nuremberg trials]].<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/labour/11610529/The-tragic-past-haunting-Chuka-Umunna.html ''The tragic past haunting Chuka Umunna'' (his grandson)]</ref><ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/how-my-grandfather-duelled-with-cambridge-spy-kim-philby-a6704996.html ''How my grandfather duelled with Cambridge spy Kim Philby'' by Cahal Milmo]</ref>
'''Sir Helenus Patrick Joseph Milmo''', [[Deputy lieutenant|DL]] (born '''Helenus Padraic Seosamh Milmo'''; 24 August 1908 – 30 August 1988)<ref name="familysearch2">"Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes, 1845–1958" index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FBPQ-R6B; accessed 12 March 2014), BIRTHS entry for Helenus Padraic Seosamh Milmo; citing Limerick, July–September 1908, vol. 5, p. 334, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101072.</ref> was an Irish lawyer in Britain and [[High Court judge (England and Wales)|High Court judge]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
He was born in [[County Limerick]], Ireland on 24 August 1908, the third son of Daniel and Kathleen (née White) Milmo, but spent his early years in [[Furbogh]], [[Gaeltacht|Galway Gaeltacht]]. Milmo attended [[St. Gerard's School]], [[Downside School]] and [[Trinity College, Cambridge]]; he was called to the [[barrister|Bar]] and was later appointed [[Queen's Counsel|QC]] in 1961. {{citation needed|date=October 2013}}
He was born in [[County Limerick]], Ireland on 24 August 1908, the third son of Daniel and Kathleen (née White) Milmo, but spent his early years in [[Furbogh]], [[Gaeltacht|Galway Gaeltacht]]. Milmo attended [[St. Gerard's School]], [[Downside School]] and [[Trinity College, Cambridge]]; he was called to the [[barrister|Bar]] and was later appointed [[Queen's Counsel|QC]] in 1961.<ref name="geni" />


==Career==
==Career==
During [[World War II]], Milmo was a member of [[MI5]].<ref name="guardian">[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/feb/18/usa.afghanistan "Nobody is talking"] ''The Guardian'', 18 February 2005</ref> Having previously worked under [[Kim Philby]], Milmo was selected to investigate Philby in 1951, when Philby's treason became increasingly obvious. Milmo failed to elicit definitive answers<ref name="guardian"/> and concluded "that Philby is and has been for many years a Soviet agent. But the case remained unproven."<ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6861109.ece "How MI5 spent 18 years hunting the spy it had already caught"], ''The Times'', 6 October 2009.</ref> Milmo's peers were not entirely forgiving. "Some felt", wrote [[Peter Carter-Ruck]] when Milmo died in 1988, "that he was perhaps too much of a gentleman for that daunting task."<ref name="guardian"/>
During [[World War II]], Milmo was a member of [[MI5]].<ref name="guardian">[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/feb/18/usa.afghanistan "Nobody is talking"] ''The Guardian'', 18 February 2005</ref> Having previously worked under [[Kim Philby]], Milmo was selected to investigate Philby in 1951, when Philby's espionage became increasingly obvious. Milmo failed to elicit definitive answers<ref name="guardian"/> and concluded "that Philby is and has been for many years a Soviet agent. But the case remained unproven."<ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6861109.ece "How MI5 spent 18 years hunting the spy it had already caught"], ''The Times'', 6 October 2009.</ref> Milmo's peers were not entirely forgiving. "Some felt", wrote [[Peter Carter-Ruck]] when Milmo died in 1988, "that he was perhaps too much of a gentleman for that daunting task."<ref name="guardian"/>


Milmo was appointed to the High Court in 1964.<ref>[http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/british-lawyer-helenus-milmo-is-sworn-in-as-a-high-court-news-photo/453781947 Image of Milmo's 1964 swearing in], gettyimages.com; accessed 8 May 2015.</ref>
Milmo was appointed to the High Court in 1964.<ref>[http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/british-lawyer-helenus-milmo-is-sworn-in-as-a-high-court-news-photo/453781947 Image of Milmo's 1964 swearing in], gettyimages.com; accessed 8 May 2015.</ref>
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* Patricia (born 1949/1950), a solicitor; she married Bennett Umunna in 1976
* Patricia (born 1949/1950), a solicitor; she married Bennett Umunna in 1976


His grandson [[Chuka Umunna]] has been a British [[Member of Parliament]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/labour/11610529/The-tragic-past-haunting-Chuka-Umunna.html|title = The tragic past haunting Chuka Umunna| date=16 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tatler.com/article/top-labour-toffs|title=Top Labour toffs|date=14 January 2015 }}</ref> His other grandchildren include journalists Cahal and Daniel Milmo, and Marc, investment banker and Director at [[finnCap]].{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}
Two grandchildren, Cahal and Daniel Milmo, are also journalists, while another, [[Chuka Umunna]], is a [[Member of Parliament]] (elected for [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]]).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2210607/Chuka-Umunna-Believed-Party-leader.html|work=Daily Mail|date=30 September 2012|title=The British Obama? No, Labour high-flyer Chuka's the black Blair}}</ref>


Joan Milmo died in 1978, aged 71, from undisclosed causes. His second marriage,in 1980, was to Mrs Anne Brand the widow of Francis Bernard Brand. Mrs Brand was born Anne Gilmore O'Connell, the daughter of Maurice William O'Connell. Anne, Lady Milmo (born 27 May 1907 – died 28 November 2003) died at age 96.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.obituaries/n1GNY1b7sB4 Notice of death of Anne, Lady Milmo], groups.google.com; accessed 30 November 2014.</ref> Sir Helenus Milmo died in 1988 in Chichester, West Sussex, six days after his 80th birthday.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.geni.com/people/Sir-Helenus-Milmo-QC/6000000027745048649|title=Sir Helenus Padraic Seosamh Milmo, QC (1908-1988) - Genealogy|website=Geni.com|accessdate=5 May 2017}}</ref> He was a distant nephew of [http://www.milmogroup.com/history.html Don Patricio Milmo O'Dowd] (né Patrick Milmo; 1826–1899), born in [[Collooney|Collooney, County Sligo]], who emigrated to Mexico and became a successful businessman and banker.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}
Joan Milmo died in 1978, aged 71, from undisclosed causes. Helenus Milmo's second marriage, in 1980, was to Mrs Anne Brand, the widow of Francis Bernard Brand. Mrs Brand was born Anne Gilmore O'Connell, the daughter of Maurice William O'Connell. Anne, Lady Milmo (born 27 May 1907 – died 28 November 2003) died at age 96.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.obituaries/n1GNY1b7sB4 Notice of death of Anne, Lady Milmo], groups.google.com; accessed 30 November 2014.</ref>
Sir Helenus Milmo died in 1988 in [[Chichester]], [[West Sussex]], six days after his 80th birthday.<ref name=geni>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geni.com/people/Sir-Helenus-Milmo-QC/6000000027745048649|title=Sir Helenus Milmo, QC|website=[[Geni.com]]|date=24 May 2018 }}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 19:11, 5 July 2024

Sir Helenus Milmo
DL
Born
Helenus Padraic Seosamh Milmo

(1908-08-24)24 August 1908
County Limerick, United Kingdom
Died30 August 1988(1988-08-30) (aged 80)
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Alma materTrinity College, Cambridge
OccupationLawyer
Spouse(s)Joan Frances Morley (died 1978)
Mrs. Anne Brand
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(m. 1980)​
RelativesChuka Umunna (grandson)

Sir Helenus Patrick Joseph Milmo, DL (born Helenus Padraic Seosamh Milmo; 24 August 1908 – 30 August 1988)[1] was an Irish lawyer in Britain and High Court judge.

Early life and education

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He was born in County Limerick, Ireland on 24 August 1908, the third son of Daniel and Kathleen (née White) Milmo, but spent his early years in Furbogh, Galway Gaeltacht. Milmo attended St. Gerard's School, Downside School and Trinity College, Cambridge; he was called to the Bar and was later appointed QC in 1961.[2]

Career

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During World War II, Milmo was a member of MI5.[3] Having previously worked under Kim Philby, Milmo was selected to investigate Philby in 1951, when Philby's espionage became increasingly obvious. Milmo failed to elicit definitive answers[3] and concluded "that Philby is and has been for many years a Soviet agent. But the case remained unproven."[4] Milmo's peers were not entirely forgiving. "Some felt", wrote Peter Carter-Ruck when Milmo died in 1988, "that he was perhaps too much of a gentleman for that daunting task."[3]

Milmo was appointed to the High Court in 1964.[5]

Personal life

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Milmo married Joan Frances Morley (9 March 1907 – June 1978), the second daughter of Francis Morley of Sloan Court, London, in 1933. The couple had five children:

  • Deirdre (born 1934)
  • Patrick, QC (born 1938), a barrister
  • Verity (born 1941)
  • Shaun (born 1943), a journalist
  • Patricia (born 1949/1950), a solicitor; she married Bennett Umunna in 1976

His grandson Chuka Umunna has been a British Member of Parliament.[6][7] His other grandchildren include journalists Cahal and Daniel Milmo, and Marc, investment banker and Director at finnCap.[citation needed]

Joan Milmo died in 1978, aged 71, from undisclosed causes. Helenus Milmo's second marriage, in 1980, was to Mrs Anne Brand, the widow of Francis Bernard Brand. Mrs Brand was born Anne Gilmore O'Connell, the daughter of Maurice William O'Connell. Anne, Lady Milmo (born 27 May 1907 – died 28 November 2003) died at age 96.[8]

Sir Helenus Milmo died in 1988 in Chichester, West Sussex, six days after his 80th birthday.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes, 1845–1958" index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FBPQ-R6B; accessed 12 March 2014), BIRTHS entry for Helenus Padraic Seosamh Milmo; citing Limerick, July–September 1908, vol. 5, p. 334, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101072.
  2. ^ a b "Sir Helenus Milmo, QC". Geni.com. 24 May 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "Nobody is talking" The Guardian, 18 February 2005
  4. ^ "How MI5 spent 18 years hunting the spy it had already caught", The Times, 6 October 2009.
  5. ^ Image of Milmo's 1964 swearing in, gettyimages.com; accessed 8 May 2015.
  6. ^ "The tragic past haunting Chuka Umunna". 16 May 2015.
  7. ^ "Top Labour toffs". 14 January 2015.
  8. ^ Notice of death of Anne, Lady Milmo, groups.google.com; accessed 30 November 2014.
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