Richard J. Hughes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Richard J. Hughes

American judge

Date of Birth: 10-Aug-1909

Place of Birth: Florence Township, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 07-Dec-1992

Profession: judge, lawyer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Richard J. Hughes

  • Richard Joseph Hughes (August 10, 1909 – December 7, 1992) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge.
  • A Democrat, he served as the 45th Governor of New Jersey from 1962 to 1970, and as Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1973 to 1979.
  • Hughes is the only person to have served New Jersey as both governor and chief justice.
  • Hughes was also the first Roman Catholic governor in New Jersey's history.

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