César Bengzon
Chief Justice of the Philippines from 1961 to 1966 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
César Fernando Cabrera Bengzon (May 29, 1896 – September 3, 1992) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from April 28, 1961 until May 29, 1966. In November 1966, a few months after his retirement, he became the first Filipino to be appointed to the International Court of Justice.
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cabrera and the surname or paternal family name is Bengzon.
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César Bengzon | |
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9th Chief Justice of the Philippines | |
In office April 28, 1961 – May 29, 1966 | |
Appointed by | Carlos P. Garcia |
Preceded by | Ricardo Paras Jr. |
Succeeded by | Roberto Concepcion |
37th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
In office 1945–1961 | |
Appointed by | Sergio Osmeña |
Preceded by | Manuel Moran |
Succeeded by | Dionisio de Leon |
Personal details | |
Born | César Fernando Bengzon y Cabrera (1896-05-29)May 29, 1896 Camiling, Tarlac, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | September 3, 1992(1992-09-03) (aged 96) Philippines |
Parent(s) | Vicente Bengzon Paz Cabrera |
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