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 best known as a candidate for the Texas Gubernatorial election against Ma Ferguson.[1] He also served on the Philippine supreme court (1932-) and was Puerto Rico's attorney general (1925-1928).[2] 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[3]

George C. Butte
George Charles Butte
Born(1877-05-09)May 9, 1877
San Francisco, California
DiedJanuary 18, 1940(1940-01-18) (aged 62)
Mexico City, Mexico
EducationAustin College, University of Texas, Heidelberg University, University of Berlin

References

  1. May, Ernest. "Butte, George Charles (1877–1940)". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  2. "Butte, George C." Our Campaigns. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. "George C. Butte". UT School of Law Early Deans. Tarlton Law Library. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
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