William Deane
Australian Governor-General (1996-2001) and judge · Australia · Politicians · Born 1931 · age 95
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Something wrong?Sir William Patrick Deane is an Australian barrister and jurist who served as the 22nd governor-general of Australia from 1996 to 2001. He was previously a Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1982 to 1995, during which time he was one of the judges who decided in favour of Eddie Mabo in the Mabo case.
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2001Sydney Peace PrizeAward1988Companion of the Order of AustraliaAward1982Knight Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1931Born4 January 1931
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Born 1931 · age 95
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