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Casey, Richard Gavin Gardiner (1890–1976)

engineer, diplomat, politician, governor and governor-general

Richard Casey, by James Quinn, 1930s

Richard Casey, by James Quinn, 1930s

National Library of Australia, 2890797

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Richard Casey, by James Quinn, 1930s

Richard Casey, by James Quinn, 1930s

National Library of Australia, 2890797

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Baron Casey
  • Casey, Baron
Birth

29 August, 1890
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Death

17 June, 1976 (aged 85)
Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Religious Influence

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