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Marjorie Jackson-Nelson
Governor of South Australia (2001-07) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marjorie Jackson-Nelson (born 13 September 1931) is an Australian politician and Olympic athlete. She is a former Governor of South Australia and a former Australian athlete.[1]
Quick Facts The Honourable, 33rd Governor of South Australia ...
The Honourable Marjorie Jackson-Nelson | |
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![]() Marjorie Jackson-Nelson in 2007 | |
33rd Governor of South Australia | |
In office 3 November 2001 – 8 August 2007 | |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Premier | Rob Kerin (2001–02) Mike Rann (2002–07) |
Preceded by | Sir Eric Neal |
Succeeded by | Kevin Scarce |
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Born | (1931-09-13) 13 September 1931 (age 92) Coffs Harbour, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse(s) | Peter Nelson (1953–77; his death) |
Residence | Marion, South Australia |
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Jackson-Nelson finished her sporting career with two Olympic and seven Commonwealth Games Gold Medals, six individual world records and every Australian State and National title she contested from 1950–1954.[2]