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Douglas Menzies

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Sir Douglas Ian Menzies (1907 to 1974) was an Australian judge who served as a Justice of the High Court of Australia from 1958 until his death, having been appointed by his cousin, Prime Minister Robert Menzies. He also served as Chancellor of Monash University from 1968, making him a prominent figure in both the judiciary and higher education.

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Role
Judge 1
Nationality / Jurisdiction
Australian 1
Born
1907 2
Birth Date
1907-09-07 2
Birthplace
Ballarat 2
Died
1974 2
Death Date
1974-11-29 2
Place of Death
Sydney 2
Classification
Gender
Male 1
Role
Role (category)
Judge 1
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1. Douglas Menzies (Wikipedia)
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  • Introduction, gender
    He was also Chancellor of Monash University from 1968 until his death in 1974.
  • Introduction, nationality
    Sir Douglas Ian Menzies (7 September 1907 - 29 November 1974) was an Australian judge, serving as a Justice of the High Court of Australia. He was a nephew of Hugh and James Menzies and a first cousin of Sir Robert Menzies.
  • Introduction
    Sir Douglas Ian Menzies (7 September 1907 - 29 November 1974) was an Australian judge, serving as a Justice of the High Court of Australia.
  • In Legal System: Australian Law, Wikipedia lead sentence
    was an Australian judge
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2. Wikidata: Douglas Menzies
  • Wikidata Q5301810, P569 date of birth claim (year)
    P569 (date of birth): 1907
  • Wikidata Q5301810, P569 date of birth claim (full date)
    P569 (date of birth): 1907-09-07
  • Wikidata Q5301810, P570 date of death claim (year)
    P570 (date of death): 1974
  • Wikidata Q5301810, P570 date of death claim (full date)
    P570 (date of death): 1974-11-29
  • Wikidata Q5301810, P19 place of birth claim
    P19 (place of birth): Ballarat
  • Wikidata Q5301810, P20 place of death claim
    P20 (place of death): Sydney
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