About Charles Yeater
Lived 1861 – 1943 (aged 82). Charles Yeater was an American politician.
Charles Emmett Yeater (April 24, 1861 – July 20, 1943 ) of Sedalia, Missouri was acting Governor-General of the Philippines from March 5, 1921 to October 14, 1921.
From 1901 to 1935, the governor-general was the chief political executive of the Philippines, when the country was governed by the United States of America.
The Charles E. Yeater Learning Center at State Fair Community College in Sedalia is named for him.
He served as Democratic member of the Missouri Senate in 1892, and was a supporter of the legislation to move the Missouri State Capital from Jefferson City to Sedalia, which failed in the popular vote.
He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, Missouri.
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Who was Charles Yeater?
Governor-General of the Philippines (1861-1943)
When was Charles Yeater born?
Charles Yeater was born on 24 April 1861 in Missouri.
When did Charles Yeater die?
Charles Yeater died on 20 July 1943 in Missouri.
What was Charles Yeater's occupation?
Charles Yeater was a politician.
What nationality was Charles Yeater?
Charles Yeater was American.
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