Sir John Madden | |
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Chief Justice of Victoria | |
In office 9 January 1893 – 10 March 1918 | |
Preceded by | George Higinbotham |
Succeeded by | William Irvine |
Personal details | |
Born | Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland | 16 May 1844
Died | 10 March 1918 South Yarra, Victoria, Australia | (aged 73)
Spouse |
Gertrude Stephen (m. 1872) |
Profession | Politician, judge |
Sir John Madden, GCMG (16 May 1844 – 10 March 1918) was an Australian judge and politician who was the fourth and longest-serving Chief Justice of Victoria, in office from 1893 until his death. He was acting governor on a number of occasions.