William Cox (governor)
William Cox | |
|---|---|
| 26th Governor of Tasmania | |
| In office 15 December 2004 – 2 April 2008 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Premier | Paul Lennon |
| Preceded by | Richard Butler |
| Succeeded by | Peter Underwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 April 1936 Hobart, Tasmania |
| Spouse | Jocelyn Cox |
| Civilian awards | Companion of the Order of Australia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army Reserve |
| Unit | Royal Tasmania Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Military awards | Reserve Force Decoration Efficiency Decoration |
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William John Ellis Cox, AC, RFD, ED, KC (born 1 April 1936) is an Australian judge who was Governor of Tasmania from 15 December 2004 to 2 April 2008, prior to which he was the state's Chief Justice and Lieutenant Governor.