Maie Casey, Baroness Casey
Australian poet, librettist, writer and aviator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ethel Marian Sumner Casey, Baroness Casey, AC, FRSA (née Ryan; 13 March 1892 – 20 January 1983), commonly known as Maie Casey, was an Australian pioneer aviator, poet, librettist, biographer, memoirist and artist. She was married to Lord Casey, who was Governor-General of Australia from 1965 to 1969.
Quick Facts Viceregal consort of Australia, Monarch ...
The Lady Casey | |
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Viceregal consort of Australia | |
In office 7 May 1965 – 30 April 1969 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor General | Lord Casey |
Preceded by | Jacqueline Sidney, Lady De L'Isle |
Succeeded by | Alexandra, Lady Hasluck |
Personal details | |
Born | Ethel Marian Sumner Ryan (1892-03-13)13 March 1892 Melbourne, Australia |
Died | 20 January 1983(1983-01-20) (aged 90) Berwick, Australia |
Spouse | |
Occupation | Pioneer aviator, poet, librettist, biographer, memoirist, artist and vice-regal wife |
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Robert Menzies famously referred to her, as "Lady Macbeth".[1]