Clare Arthur Retan (June 8, 1888 – July 1, 1931) was a Michigan lawyer.
Clare Retan | |
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Michigan Attorney General | |
In office October 1926 – December 1926 | |
Governor | Alex J. Groesbeck |
Preceded by | Andrew B. Dougherty |
Succeeded by | William W. Potter |
Personal details | |
Born | Hudson, Michigan, US | June 8, 1888
Died | July 1, 1931 Windsor, Ontario, Canada | (aged 43)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ferne Inez Listeman |
Alma mater | University of Michigan Law School |
Early life
editRetan was born on June 8, 1888, in Hudson, Michigan, to parents Frank Arthur and Florence Agnes Retan.[1]
Education
editRetan graduated from the University of Michigan Law School.
Career
editRetan, after his graduation, began to practice law. In October 1926, Retan was appointed to the position of Michigan Attorney General by Governor Alex J. Groesbeck, where he served for the rest of the year.[1]
Personal life
editReten married Ferne Inez Listeman in 1923.
Death
editRetan died on July 1, 1931, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Resa to Reynoldo". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 10, 2020.