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 edit
Retan was born on June 8, 1888, in Hudson, Michigan, to parents Frank Arthur and Florence Agnes Retan.[1]
Education edit
Retan graduated from the University of Michigan Law School.
Career edit
Retan, 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 edit
Reten married Ferne Inez Listeman in 1923.
Death edit
Retan died on July 1, 1931, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Resa to Reynoldo". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 10, 2020.