Maie Casey, Lady Casey
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Ethel Marian Sumner "Maie" Casey, Baroness Casey AC FRSA (née Ryan; 13 March 1892 – 20 January 1983) was an Australian pioneer aviator, poet, librettist, biographer, memoirist and artist. Lord Casey was her husband.
Quick Facts Viceregal consort of Australia, Monarch ...
The Baroness Casey | |
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Viceregal consort of Australia | |
In office 7 May 1965 – 30 April 1969 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor General | Lord Casey |
Preceded by | Jacqueline Sidney, Lady De L'Isle |
Succeeded by | Alexandra, Lady Hasluck |
Personal details | |
Born | Ethel Marian Sumner Ryan (1892-03-13)13 March 1892 Melbourne, Australia |
Died | 20 January 1983(1983-01-20) (aged 90) Berwick, Australia |
Spouse | |
Occupation | Pioneer aviator, poet, librettist, biographer, memoirist, artist and vice-regal wife |
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Robert Menzies famously referred to her, as "Lady Macbeth".[1]