Alexandra Hasluck
Dame Alexandra Margaret Martin Hasluck, Lady Hasluck, AD (née Darker; 26 August 1908 – 18 June 1993), also known as Alix Hasluck, was an Australian author and social historian. She published a number of works on the history of Western Australia. She was the wife of Sir Paul Hasluck, Governor-General of Australia.
Alexandra Hasluck AD | |
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Hasluck in 1960 | |
| Viceregal consort of Australia | |
| In office 30 April 1969 – 11 July 1974 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Sir Paul Hasluck |
| Preceded by | Maie, Lady Casey |
| Succeeded by | Alison, Lady Kerr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexandra Margaret Martin Darker 26 August 1908 North Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Died | 18 June 1993 (aged 84) Claremont, Western Australia, Australia |
| Resting place | Melbourne General Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Paul Hasluck
(m. 1932; died 1993) |
| Children | Nicholas Hasluck (son) |
| Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
| Occupation | Writer and vice-regal wife |
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