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Peter Heydon (Peter Richard Heydon) was born on 9 September, 1913 in Croydon, Sydney, is an Australian public servant, policymaker, and diplomat. Discover Peter Heydon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
| Popular As |
Peter Richard Heydon |
| Occupation |
Public servant |
| Age |
57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
9 September, 1913 |
| Birthday |
9 September |
| Birthplace |
Croydon, Sydney |
| Date of death |
15 May, 1971 |
| Died Place |
Canberra |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Peter Heydon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Peter Heydon height not available right now. We will update Peter Heydon's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Peter Heydon's Wife?
His wife is Muriel Naomi Slater (m. 1942)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Muriel Naomi Slater (m. 1942) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
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Peter Heydon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Peter Heydon worth at the age of 57 years old? Peter Heydon’s income source is mostly from being a successful diplomat. He is from Australia. We have estimated Peter Heydon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
diplomat |
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Timeline
Sir Peter Richard Heydon (9 September 191315 May 1971) was an Australian public servant, policymaker, and diplomat.
Peter Heydon was born in Croydon, Sydney, on 9 September 1913.
He was educated at Fort Street Boys' High School, and in 1936 joined the Commonwealth Public Service in the Department of External Affairs, soon after having been admitted to the NSW bar.
In 1942, Heydon married Muriel Naomi Slater, a Canadian who had been his personal assistant during his appointment to the staff of Richard Casey in Washington.
From 1943 to 1944, Heydon served with the Australian legation to the Soviet Union which had just opened at the wartime capital of Kuibyshev.
Between May and September 1950, Heydon was chargé d'affaires in charge of the Australian Embassy in the Netherlands.
He was soon after appointed Minister to Brazil, serving until 1953.
Between 1953 and 1955, Heydon was High Commissioner to New Zealand.
He was subsequently appointed High Commissioner to India, serving in that position until 1958.
Heydon was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1959 for service as High Commissioner to India.
From 1961 to 1971 he was Secretary of the Department of Immigration.
From 1961 until his death in 1971, Heydon was Secretary of the Department of Immigration.
He was made a Knight Bachelor in June 1970, for his service as Secretary of the Department of Immigration.
In a eulogy after Heydon's death in 1971, Finlay Crisp described the couple's relationship as having "a tempo, a temper and a tone".
He died of a heart attack on 15 May 1971, and was remembered by the prime minister, William McMahon, as one of the best-liked and respected public servants in Canberra.
He was survived by his wife, Lady Heydon, and three children – two daughters and a son, John Dyson Heydon, who was later made a judge of the High Court of Australia.
