Richard J. Hughes Politician

Richard Joseph Hughes (August 10, 1909 – December 7, 1992) was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as the 45th Governor of New Jersey from 1962 to 1970, and as Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1973–1979. Hughes is the only person to have served New Jersey as both Governor and Chief Justice.

Personal facts

Richard J. Hughes
Birth dateAugust 10, 1909
Birth place
Florence Township New Jersey
Date of deathDecember 07, 1992
Place of death
Boca Raton Florida

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