Fred Ruiz Castro
12th Chief Justice of the Philippines (1914–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Fredenil Castro.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ruiz and the surname or paternal family name is Castro.
Fred Ruiz Castro (September 2, 1914 – April 19, 1979) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from January 5, 1976, until his death on April 19, 1979, while on an official trip to India.
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Fred Ruiz Castro | |
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12th Chief Justice of the Philippines | |
In office January 5, 1976 – April 19, 1979 | |
Appointed by | Ferdinand Marcos |
Preceded by | Querube Makalintal |
Succeeded by | Enrique Fernando |
78th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
In office May 29, 1966 – January 5, 1976 | |
Appointed by | Ferdinand Marcos |
Succeeded by | Vicente Abad Santos |
12th Executive Secretary of the Philippines | |
In office December 30, 1953 – October 26, 1955 | |
Appointed by | Ramon Magsaysay |
Preceded by | Marciano Roque |
Succeeded by | Fortunato de Leon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1914-09-02)September 2, 1914 Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippine Islands |
Died | April 19, 1979(1979-04-19) (aged 64) India |
Spouse | Natividad Hizon |
Children | 5 |
Education | University of the Philippines |
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