Henry Winneke
Sir Henry Arthur Winneke, AC, KCMG, KCVO, OBE, QC (20 October 1908 – 28 December 1985) was a Chief Justice of Victoria and the 21st Governor of Victoria, from 1974 to 1982.
Sir Henry Winneke AC, KCMG, KCVO, OBE, QC | |
|---|---|
| 21st Governor of Victoria | |
| In office 1 June 1974 – 28 February 1982 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Sir Rohan Delacombe |
| Succeeded by | Sir Brian Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 October 1908 Fitzroy North, Victoria |
| Died | 28 December 1985 (aged 77) Shoreham, Victoria |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Wilkinson (1933–83; her death) Ellis Faul (1984–85; his death) |
| Children | John Winneke |
| Education | University of Melbourne |
| Profession | Barrister, judge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1930–1932 1939–1946 |
| Rank | Group Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
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