Stephen C. O'Connell
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Stephen Cornelius O'Connell (January 22, 1916 – April 13, 2001) was an American attorney, appellate judge and university president. O'Connell was a native of Florida, and earned bachelor's and law degrees before becoming a practicing attorney. He later was chosen to be a justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 1955 to 1967, and served as the sixth president of the University of Florida from 1967 to 1973.
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Stephen C. O'Connell | |
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Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
In office July 1, 1967 – October 15, 1967 | |
Preceded by | B. Campbell Thornal |
Succeeded by | Millard F. Caldwell |
Justice of the Florida Supreme Court | |
In office October 21, 1954 – July 1, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Harold L. Sebring |
Succeeded by | Wade L. Hopping |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-01-22)January 22, 1916 West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Died | April 13, 2001(2001-04-13) (aged 85) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | Rita Mavis McTigue O'Connell Cynthia Bowling O'Connell |
Education | University of Florida (B.S.) Fredric G. Levin College of Law (LL.B.) |
Occupation | Attorney Florida Supreme Court Justice University President |
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