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For those of the same or a similar name, see Len King (umpire) and Leonard King (disambiguation).
Leonard James King AC QC (1 May 1925 – 23 June 2011) was an Australian politician, lawyer and judge.[1]
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The Honourable Len King | |
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Chief Justice of South Australia | |
In office 30 October 1978 (1978-10-30) – 28 April 1995 (1995-04-28) | |
Preceded by | John Bray |
Succeeded by | John Doyle |
Judge of the Supreme Court of South Australia | |
In office 20 June 1975 (1975-06-20) – 30 October 1978 (1978-10-30) | |
Attorney-General of South Australia | |
In office 2 June 1970 (1970-06-02) – 20 June 1975 (1975-06-20) | |
Preceded by | Robin Millhouse |
Succeeded by | Don Dunstan |
Member of the South Australian Parliament for Coles | |
In office 30 May 1970 (1970-05-30) – 12 July 1975 (1975-07-12) | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Des Corcoran |
Personal details | |
Born | Leonard James King (1925-05-01)1 May 1925 Norwood, South Australia |
Died | 23 June 2011(2011-06-23) (aged 86) |
Parent(s) | Michael King Mary King (nee Ryan) |
Alma mater | University of Adelaide |
Occupation | Lawyer Politician Judge |
Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) |
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