Richard J. Hughes
American judge
Died when: 83 years 119 days (999 months)Star Sign: Leo
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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