Theodore Christianson (judge) explained

Theodore Christianson
Birth Date:June 4, 1913
Birth Place:Dawson, Minnesota, U.S.
Death Date:September 19, 1955 (aged 42)
Office:Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
Term Start:1950
Term End:1955
Relations:Theodore Christianson (father)
Appointer:Luther Youngdahl
Education:University of Minnesota (BA, LLB)
Battles:World War II
Death Place:Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.

Theodore Christianson (June 4, 1913  - September 19, 1955) was an American jurist.

Early life and education

Born in Dawson, Minnesota, Christianson graduated from University High School in 1931. He then received his bachelor's degree from University of Minnesota in 1935 and his law degree from University of Minnesota Law School in 1937.

Career

After graduating from law school, Christianson practiced law in Saint Paul, Minnesota. During World War II, Christianson served in the United States Navy. Christianson served on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1950 until his death in 1955.[1]

Personal life

Christianson's father was Governor Theodore Christianson. He died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Library Research Guides: Theodore Christianson, Associate Justice 1950-1955: Biography . 2022-07-22 . mncourts.libguides.com . en.
  2. Web site: Theodore Christianson : A Campus Divided . 2022-07-22.