John Madden (judge)
Sir John Madden | |
|---|---|
Madden in 1893 | |
| Chief Justice of Victoria | |
| In office 9 January 1893 – 10 March 1918 | |
| Preceded by | George Higinbotham |
| Succeeded by | William Irvine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 May 1844 Cloyne, County Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 10 March 1918 (aged 73) South Yarra, Victoria, Australia |
| Spouse |
Gertrude Stephen (m. 1872) |
| Profession | Politician, judge |
Sir John Madden, GCMG (16 May 1844 – 10 March 1918) was an Australian judge and politician who was the fourth and longest-serving Chief Justice of Victoria, in office from 1893 until his death. He was acting governor on a number of occasions.