Isaac Isaacs
Sir Isaac Alfred Isaacs GCB GCMG KC (6 June 1855 – 11 February 1948) was an Australian judge and politician. He served as the Chief Justice of Australia from 2 April 1930 until 21 January 1931. He also served as the 9th, and first Australian-born, Governor-General from 21 January 1931 until 23 January 1936.
Sir Isaac Isaacs | |
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| 9th Governor-General of Australia | |
| In office 21 January 1931 – 23 January 1936 | |
| Monarch | George V Edward VIII |
| Prime Minister | James Scullin Joseph Lyons |
| Preceded by | The Lord Stonehaven |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Gowrie |
| 3rd Chief Justice of Australia | |
| In office 2 April 1930 – 21 January 1931 | |
| Nominated by | James Scullin |
| Appointed by | The Lord Stonehaven |
| Preceded by | Sir Adrian Knox |
| Succeeded by | Sir Frank Gavan Duffy |
| Justice of the High Court of Australia | |
| In office 12 October 1906 – 2 April 1930 | |
| Nominated by | Alfred Deakin |
| Appointed by | Henry Northcote, 1st Baron Northcote |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Sir Edward McTiernan |
| Attorney-General of Australia | |
| In office 6 July 1905 – 10 October 1906 | |
| Prime Minister | Alfred Deakin |
| Preceded by | Josiah Symon |
| Succeeded by | Littleton Groom |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Indi | |
| In office 9 May 1901 – 10 October 1906 | |
| Preceded by | None Australian Federation |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Isaac Alfred Isaacs 6 August 1855 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 11 February 1948 (aged 92) South Yarra, Victoria, Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Deborah "Daisy" Jacobs (m. 1888–1948; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Barrister, politician, judge |
Isaacs was born in Melbourne, Victoria. His parents, German-born Alfred Isaacs and English-born Rebecca Abrahams, were Jewish immigrants. He was married to Deborah "Daisy" Jacobs (c. 1870–1960) from 1888 until Isaacs' death. He had two daughters. He was strongly against Zionism.
Isaacs died after an illness on 11 February 1948 in South Yarra, Melbourne, aged 92. He was given a state funeral and was buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery after a synagogue service.[1]
Isaac Isaacs Media
Isaacs in the 1898 Australasian Federal Convention album.
Isaacs during his time as a federal MP
Isaacs in his viceregal uniform, standing with his wife, Sydney, ca. 1934.
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References
- ↑ "SIR ISAAC ISAACS DIES AT 92". The Argus. 12 February 1948. Retrieved 22 September 2015.