Biographical entry

Madden, John (1844 - 1918)

Hon Sir

Born
16/5/1844
Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland
Died
10/3/1918
South Yarra, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Barrister, Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria., Lieutenant-Governor, Minister, Solicitor and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne

Summary

Vice-Chancellor University of Melbourne 3 June 1889 to 20 December 1897

Chronology

3/6/1889 - 20/12/1897
University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor

Additional Notes

one of the first four law graduates in 1865
Chief justice Supreme Court Victoria - sworn in on 10 January 1893
acted as governor at various times from 1893, appointed lieutenant-governor in 1899
Vice-Chancellor University of Melbourne, 1889-1897, Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, appointed in 1897. In 1911 urged the retention of Latin in the law course.
Knighted in 1893, Madden was appointed K.C.M.G. in 1899 and G.C.M.G. in 1906

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Publications

Journal Articles

  • Madden, John, 'Appointment of Queen's Counsel: Opinion of Mr. Madden', Canadian Law Times, vol. 11, 1892, pp. 259-269. Details

Online Resources