Living Former Governors
As of April 2011, three former governors are alive, the oldest being John Landy (2001–06, born 1930). The most recent governor to die was Davis McCaughey (1986–92), on 25 March 2005. The most recently-serving governor to die was Richard McGarvie (1992–1997), on 24 May 2003.
| Name | Term as governor | Date of birth and age |
|---|---|---|
| Sir James Gobbo | 1997–2000 | (1931-03-22) 22 March 1931 (age 81) |
| John Landy | 2001–2006 | (1930-04-12) 12 April 1930 (age 82) |
| David de Kretser | 2006–2011 | (1939-04-27) 27 April 1939 (age 73) |
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