Sir Thomas Eichelbaum | |
|---|---|
| 11th Chief Justice of New Zealand | |
| In office 1989 – 17 May 1999 | |
| Nominated by | David Lange |
| Appointed by | Sir Paul Reeves |
| Preceded by | Sir Ronald Davison |
| Succeeded by | Dame Sian Elias |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 May 1931 Königsberg, Germany |
| Died | 31 October 2018 (aged 87) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Spouse |
Vida Beryl Franz
(m. 1956; died 2013) |
Sir Johann Thomas Eichelbaum GBE PC QC (17 May 1931 – 31 October 2018) was a New Zealand jurist who served as the 11th Chief Justice of New Zealand.