Victorino Mapa
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| In office July 1, 1920 – October 31, 1921 |
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| Appointed by | William McKinley |
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| Preceded by | Cayetano Arellano |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Araullo |
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| Born | February 25, 1855 Kalibo, Aklan |
| Died | April 12, 1927 Manila |
Victorino Mapa (February 25, 1855 - April 12, 1927) was the second Chief Justice of the Philippines.
[edit] Career
He graduated his Bachelor of Laws and Jurisprudence from the University of Santo Tomas at the age of 25.
He was chosen as one of the Associate Justices of the newly created Supreme court in 1901, together with Cayetano Arellano and Florentino Torres. He then left the Supreme Court to be Secretary of Justice in 1913. He was called to be Chief Justice in 1920, upon Arellano's retirement.
His tenure was brief, as his frail health forced him to retire early.
He died April 12, 1927. On April 29, or 17 days later, his fellow retired Justice, Florentino Torres, also died.They were both given necrological services by the Supreme Court.
Victorino Mapa High School in Manila is named after him.
[edit] References
- Cruz, Isagani A. (2000). Res Gestae: A Brief History of the Supreme Court. Rex Book Store, Manila
- Philippine Reports, Volume 49 (In Memoriam)
| Preceded by Cayetano Arellano |
Chief Justice of the Philippines 1920–1921 |
Succeeded by Manuel Araullo |
