César Bengzon
César Fernando Cabrera Bengzon (May 29, 1896 – September 3, 1992) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from April 28, 1961 until May 29, 1966. In November 1966, a few months after his retirement, he became the first Filipino to be appointed to the International Court of Justice.
The Honorable César Bengzon | |
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Official portrait | |
| 9th Chief Justice of the Philippines | |
| In office April 28, 1961 – May 29, 1966 | |
| Appointed by | Carlos P. Garcia |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Paras Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Roberto Concepcion |
| 37th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office 1945–1961 | |
| Appointed by | Sergio Osmeña |
| Preceded by | Manuel Moran |
| Succeeded by | Dionisio de Leon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | César Fernando Bengzon y Cabrera May 29, 1896 Camiling, Tarlac, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | September 3, 1992 (aged 96) Philippines |
| Parent(s) | Vicente Bengzon Paz Cabrera |
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