Redmond Barry

Sir Redmond Barry, KCMG QC (7 June 1813  23 November 1880), was a colonial judge in Victoria, Australia of Anglo-Irish origins. Barry was the inaugural Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, serving from 1853 until his death in 1880. He is arguably best known for having sentenced Ned Kelly to death.

Redmond Barry
1st Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
In office
1853–1880
Personal details
Born7 June 1813
Kilworth, Ireland
Died23 November 1880 (aged 67)
Melbourne, Colony of Victoria
OccupationChancellor, judge
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