George Rich

Sir George Edward Rich KCMG QC (3 May 1863 – 14 May 1956) was an Australian lawyer and judge who served on the High Court of Australia from 1913 to 1950. He is the second-longest-serving judge in the court's history, behind Edward McTiernan. He retired at the age of 87, making him the oldest person to sit on the court.

This article is about the Australian jurist. For the American football player and coach, see George Rich (American football).

The Right Honourable
Sir George Rich
KCMG QC
Justice of the High Court of Australia
In office
5 April 1913 – 5 May 1950
Nominated byAndrew Fisher
Preceded byAlbert Piddington
Succeeded bySir Frank Kitto
Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
In office
2 July 1912 – 4 April 1913
Acting: 7 June 1911 – 2 July 1912
Nominated byJames McGowen
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byJohn Harvey
Personal details
Born3 May 1863
Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia
Died14 May 1956 (aged 93)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Spouses
Elizabeth Bowker
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(m. 1894⁠–⁠1945)​
    Letitia Strong
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    (m. 1950)​
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