Living Former Governors
Three former governors of Queensland are alive, the oldest being Leneen Forde (1992–97, born 1935).
Name | Term as governor | Date of birth |
---|---|---|
Leneen Forde | 1992–1997 | (1935-05-12) 12 May 1935 (age 77) |
Peter Arnison | 1997–2003 | (1940-10-21) 21 October 1940 (age 72) |
Quentin Bryce | 2003–2008 | (1942-12-23) 23 December 1942 (age 69) |
The most recent death of a former governor was that of Sir Walter Campbell (1985–92), on 4 September 2004.
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