John Toohey

Australian judge
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Summary

John Toohey's place of birth was Western Australia[1]. He was born on March 4, 1930[2]. He passed away in Western Australia[3]. He died on April 9, 2015[4]. He worked as a judge[5] and lawyer[6].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Australia[7]
  • Position held: Justice of the High Court of Australia[8]
  • Educated at: University of Western Australia[9], John XXIII College[10], St. Louis School[11]
  • Award received: Centenary Medal[12], Companion of the Order of Australia[13], Officer of the Order of Australia[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Residence: Canberra[16], Cottesloe[17]
  • Family name: Toohey[18]
  • Given name: John[19]

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Education

Educated at University of Western Australia[9], a public university[20], in Australia[21], founded in 1911[22], headquartered in Perth[23]; John XXIII College[10], a high school[24], in Australia[25], founded in 1977[26]; and St. Louis School[11], a school[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1938[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Centenary Medal[12], a medallion[30], in Australia[31], founded in 2001[32]; Companion of the Order of Australia[13], a grade of an order[33], in Australia[34]; and Officer of the Order of Australia[14], a grade of an order[35], in Australia[36].

FAQs

Where was John Toohey born?

Born in Western Australia[1].

Where did John Toohey die?

John Toohey passed away in Western Australia[3].

What did John Toohey do for work?

John Toohey worked as judge[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did John Toohey go to school?

John Toohey was educated at University of Western Australia[9], John XXIII College[10], and St. Louis School[11].

What awards did John Toohey receive?

Honors received include Centenary Medal[12], Companion of the Order of Australia[13], and Officer of the Order of Australia[14].

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