Royal Sprague
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Royal Tyler Sprague (January 23, 1814 – February 24, 1872)[1] was the 11th Chief Justice of California.
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Royal Tyler Sprague | |
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11th Chief Justice of California | |
In office January 2, 1872 – February 24, 1872 | |
Preceded by | Augustus Rhodes |
Succeeded by | William T. Wallace |
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California | |
In office January 3, 1867 – January 1, 1872 | |
Appointed by | Direct election |
Preceded by | John Currey |
Succeeded by | Isaac S. Belcher |
4th President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate | |
In office January 1855 – December 1855 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin F. Keene |
Succeeded by | Delos R. Ashley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1814-01-23)January 23, 1814 New Haven, Vermont, US |
Died | February 24, 1872(1872-02-24) (aged 58) Sacramento, California, US |
Spouse |
Francis Blocksom (m. 1844) |
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