Richard J. Hughes

Richard Joseph Hughes (August 10, 1909 – December 7, 1992) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge. He served as the 45th governor of New Jersey from 1962-1970, and as Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1973-1979. Hughes was the first Catholic governor in New Jersey's history. He was a Democrat.

He died on December 7, 1992 in Boca Raton, Florida.

Category:1909 births
Category:1992 deaths
Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians
Category:Governors of New Jersey
Category:Lawyers from New Jersey