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
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
In office
1932–1936
Appointed byHerbert Hoover
Secretary of Public Instruction of the Philippine Islands
In office
1930–1932
Attorney-General of Puerto Rico
In office
1925–1928
Personal details
Born
George Charles Butte

(1877-05-09)May 9, 1877
San Francisco, California
DiedJanuary 18, 1940(1940-01-18) (aged 62)
Mexico City, Mexico
Alma materAustin College, University of Texas, Heidelberg University, University of Berlin
AffiliationRepublican Party

References

  1. Victor J. Sevilla, Justices of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (vol. 1), 1984, New Day Publishers, Quezon City.
  2. May, Ernest. "Butte, George Charles (1877–1940)". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. "Butte, George C." Our Campaigns. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  4. Victor J. Sevilla, supra note 1
  5. "George C. Butte". UT School of Law Early Deans. Tarlton Law Library. Retrieved 19 February 2021.


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