George C. Butte
George Charles Butte (May 9, 1877 – January 18, 1940) was an American attorney, U.S. Army officer, educator, jurist, and Republican politician who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.[1] He was also a candidate in the 1924 Texas gubernatorial election, running against Ma Ferguson.[2] He also served as attorney general (1925-1928)[3] and acting governor of Puerto Rico (1927-1928).[4] He was an alumnus of Austin College, and studied at the University of Texas, the University of Berlin, Heidelberg University and the Ecole de Droit.[5]
George Butte | |
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| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office July 1, 1932 – October 31, 1936 | |
| Appointed by | Herbert Hoover |
| Preceded by | James A. Ostrand |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Concepcion |
| Attorney-General of Puerto Rico | |
| In office 1925–1928 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert P. Coats |
| Succeeded by | James R. Beverley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Charles Butte May 9, 1877 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 1940 (aged 62) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Austin College, University of Texas, Heidelberg University, University of Berlin |
References
- Victor J. Sevilla, Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (vol. 1), 1984, New Day Publishers, Quezon City.
- May, Ernest. "Butte, George Charles (1877–1940)". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- "Butte, George C." Our Campaigns. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- Victor J. Sevilla, supra note 1
- "George C. Butte". UT School of Law Early Deans. Tarlton Law Library. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
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