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Theodore Christianson (judge)

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Theodore Christianson
Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
In office
1950–1955
Appointed byLuther Youngdahl
Personal details
BornJune 4, 1913
Dawson, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedSeptember 19, 1955 (aged 42)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
RelationsTheodore Christianson (father)
EducationUniversity of Minnesota (BA, LLB)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Battles/warsWorld War II

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

Early life and education

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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

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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

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

References

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