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Cecil J. Shuttleworth

1892 – 1963

American prison warden

Prison wardenFederal Bureau of Prisons

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About Cecil J. Shuttleworth

Lived 1892 – 1963 (aged 71). Cecil J. Shuttleworth was a prison warden and federal Bureau of Prisons, known for Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.

Cecil John Shuttleworth (March 24, 1892 – May 23, 1963) was an American prison administrator. He was the first Associate Warden of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary under James A. Johnston from 1934. Both men were known for their strict discipline and known as "iron men".

A few years later he became associate warden of Leavenworth in Kansas. On January 1, 1942, he was promoted to warden of the Prison Camps/Federal Correctional Institution, Milan in Michigan.

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Important facts

Born

24 March 1892, Walkerton

Birth century

19th century

Died

23 May 1963

Occupation

Prison warden, Federal Bureau of Prisons

Known for

Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary

Also known as

Cecil John Shuttleworth

People in Cecil J. Shuttleworth's life

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John

1881 – 1963

Latin Catholic priest

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cecil J. Shuttleworth?

American prison warden

When was Cecil J. Shuttleworth born?

Cecil J. Shuttleworth was born on 24 March 1892 in Walkerton.

When did Cecil J. Shuttleworth die?

Cecil J. Shuttleworth died on 23 May 1963.

What was Cecil J. Shuttleworth's occupation?

Cecil J. Shuttleworth was a prison warden and federal Bureau of Prisons.

What was Cecil J. Shuttleworth known for?

Cecil J. Shuttleworth was known for Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cecil J. Shuttleworth

· Wikidata: Q5056154

· DBpedia: Cecil J. Shuttleworth

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