David Chávez, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

David Chávez

American judge

Date of Birth: 12-Nov-1897

Date of Death: 03-Nov-1984

Profession: judge, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About David Chávez

  • David Chávez, Jr.
  • (November 12, 1897 – November 3, 1984) was a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Chávez in the United States Army during World War I.
  • He received his bachelor's degree from University of New Mexico and his law degree from Georgetown Law School.
  • Chávez served as mayor of Santa Fe from 1932 to 1934, and later served as a judge for the District Court of New Mexico, serving until his resignation for U.S.
  • Army service in World War II and returning to the bench after the war.
  • He was appointed to the judgeship of the Puerto Rico District by President Harry S.
  • Truman, and served from 1947 to 1950.
  • Chávez served on the New Mexico Supreme Court from 1960 until 1968.
  • He was the brother of United States Senator Dennis Chávez.
  • He died in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

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