William Cox (governor)
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William John Ellis Cox, AC, RFD, ED, KC (born 1 April 1936) was Governor of Tasmania from 15 December 2004 to 2 April 2008, prior to which he was the state's Chief Justice and Lieutenant Governor.[1]
Quick Facts 26th Governor of Tasmania, Monarch ...
William Cox | |
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26th Governor of Tasmania | |
In office 15 December 2004 ā 2 April 2008 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Premier | Paul Lennon |
Preceded by | Richard Butler |
Succeeded by | Peter Underwood |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-04-01) 1 April 1936 (age 88) Hobart, Tasmania |
Spouse | Jocelyn Cox |
Civilian awards | Companion of the Order of Australia |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | Australian Army Reserve |
Unit | Royal Tasmania Regiment |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Military awards | Reserve Force Decoration Efficiency Decoration |
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