Richard J. Hughes
Richard J. Hughes | |
|---|---|
Hughes in 1962 | |
| Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court | |
| In office December 18, 1973 – August 10, 1979 | |
| Appointed by | William T. Cahill |
| Preceded by | Pierre P. Garven |
| Succeeded by | Robert N. Wilentz |
| 45th Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office January 16, 1962 – January 20, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Robert B. Meyner |
| Succeeded by | William T. Cahill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Joseph Hughes August 10, 1909 Florence Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | December 7, 1992 (aged 83) Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Miriam McGrory
(m. 1935; died 1950)Elizabeth Sullivan Murphy
(m. 1954; died 1983) |
| Children | 10 |
| Education | Saint Joseph's University (BA) Rutgers University, Newark (LLB) |
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.