Cayetano Arellano
Chief Justice of the Philippines from 1901 to 1920 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Arellano and the second or maternal family name is Lonzón.
Cayetano Simplicio Arellano y Lonzón (March 2, 1847 – December 23, 1920) was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines under the American Civil Government. Cayetano Arellano had occupied a high position in Aguinaldo's government. He worked with the Americans under General Otis and re-established the Audiencia Territorial as the Supreme Court. He served as Chief Justice from 1901 until his retirement on April 12, 1920, making him the longest to serve as chief justice in Philippine history.
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Cayetano Arellano | |
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1st Chief Justice of the Philippines | |
In office June 11, 1901 – April 12, 1920 | |
Appointed by | William McKinley |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Victorino Mapa |
Personal details | |
Born | Cayetano Simplicio Arellano y Lonzón (1847-03-02)2 March 1847 Udyong, Bataan, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | 23 December 1920(1920-12-23) (aged 73) Manila, Philippine Islands |
Resting place | La Loma Cemetery[1] |
Spouse | Rosa Bernas |
Children | Asunción Arellano y Bernas |
Alma mater | Colegio de San Juan de Letran University of Santo Tomas |
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