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William F. Fitzgerald
American jurist (1846–1903) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Francis Fitzgerald (February 7, 1846 – May 12, 1903) was an American jurist who served on the Federal bench as an associate justice of the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court, as well as at the state level as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court. Other positions he held include California Attorney General and judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
Quick Facts Associate Justice, Arizona Territorial Supreme Court, Nominated by ...
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Associate Justice, Arizona Territorial Supreme Court | |
In office April 7, 1884 – October 31, 1885 | |
Nominated by | Chester A. Arthur |
Preceded by | A. W. Sheldon |
Succeeded by | William H. Barnes |
Associate Justice, California Supreme Court | |
In office February 2, 1893 – January 7, 1895 | |
Nominated by | Henry Markham |
Preceded by | John R. Sharpstein |
Succeeded by | Jackson Temple |
17th Attorney General of California | |
In office January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899 | |
Governor | James Budd |
Preceded by | William H. H. Hart |
Succeeded by | Tirey L. Ford |
Personal details | |
Born | (1846-02-07)February 7, 1846 Jackson, Mississippi |
Died | May 12, 1903(1903-05-12) (aged 57) Butte, Montana |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Attorney |
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