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Geoffrey Robertson is a barrister, judge and non-fiction writer. Born on September 30, 1946, Geoffrey Robertson is from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. That works out to 79 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Epping Boys High School and University of Sydney. Recorded honors include Rhodes Scholarship (1970) and Officer of the Order of Australia (2018).
My Take
Geoffrey Robertson is the kind of figure I respect deeply: a lawyer who treats the courtroom as a stage for human dignity rather than a paycheck. A Rhodes Scholar turned barrister, judge, author and broadcaster, he has worn many hats but kept a single thread, defending the voiceless. What impresses me is the range; few people argue landmark human rights cases and also write accessibly for the public. His Order of Australia feels less like a trophy and more like an acknowledgment of a life spent on the right side of hard questions. To me, he embodies intellect with a conscience, which is rarer than it should be.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Geoffrey Robertson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフリー・ロバートソン
- Reading
- じぇふりー・ろばーとそん
- Born
- September 30, 1946 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
- Origin
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Occupation
- barrister / judge / non-fiction writer / jurist / university teacher
2. Background
- High school
- Epping Boys High School
- University
- University of Sydney
Awards & achievements
- 1970 Rhodes Scholarship
- 2018 Officer of the Order of Australia
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.geoffreyrobertson.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey%20Robertson
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3033418
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Geoffrey Robertson born?
Born September 30, 1946 (age 79).
Where is Geoffrey Robertson from?
Geoffrey Robertson is from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What does Geoffrey Robertson do?
Geoffrey Robertson works as barrister, judge, non-fiction writer, jurist, university teacher.
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