About Lester Castle
Lived 1921 – 1986 (aged 65). Lester Castle was a New Zealand lawyer.
Lester John Castle (13 July 1921 – 26 November 1986) was the Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand from 1984 to 1986. In this role, he was responsible for investigating complaints against central and local government agencies, including Ministers of the Crown.
Biography
Castle was born in Wellington in 1921. He was the son of Sydney Castle, also a lawyer, and attended Christ's College, Christchurch and Victoria University College, graduating LLB in 1947. and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal the same year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lester Castle?
New Zealand public servant
When was Lester Castle born?
Lester Castle was born on 13 July 1921 in Wellington.
When did Lester Castle die?
Lester Castle died on 26 November 1986 in New Zealand, Wellington.
What was Lester Castle's occupation?
Lester Castle was a lawyer.
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Lester Castle was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lester Castle. https://biography.guide/lester-castle/
MLA: "Lester Castle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lester-castle/.
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