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Richard Casey, Baron Casey

16th Governor-General of Australia (1890-1976) · Australia · Politicians · Died at 85

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Richard Gavin Gardiner Casey, Baron Casey was an Australian statesman who served as the 16th governor-general of Australia, in office from 1965 to 1969. He was also a distinguished army officer, long-serving cabinet minister, Ambassador to the United States, member of Churchill's War Cabinet, and Governor of Bengal.

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1976Died17 June 19761969Australian of the YearAwardJames Cook MedalAwardKnight of the GarterAward1966Fellow of the Australian Academy of ScienceAward1965Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeAward1944Companion of HonourAward1918Distinguished Service OrderAward1917Military CrossAward1890Born29 August 1890

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Casey in his office as Australian Minister to the United States.Casey in his office as Australian Minister to the United States.Baron Casey at Government House, Calcutta, during his tenure as the Governor of Bengal Province, British IndiaBaron Casey at Government House, Calcutta, during his tenure as the Governor of Bengal Province, British IndiaCasey as Governor-General in 1965Casey as Governor-General in 1965

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Australian of the Year1969
James Cook Medal1969
Knight of the Garter1969
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science1966
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George1965
Companion of Honour1944
Distinguished Service Order1918
Military Cross1917

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Country
Australia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1976 · aged 85

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