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Claus Winter Hjelm

1797 – 1871

Norwegian judge

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About Claus Winter Hjelm

Lived 1797 – 1871 (aged 74). Claus Winter Hjelm was a Norwegian judge and professor.

Claus Winter Hjelm, also known as Winter-Hjelm (21 May 1797 – 22 October 1871) was a Norwegian legal scholar and judge.

Personal life He was born in the prestegjeld of Strand as the son of Claus Winter Hjelm, Sr. and Serine Gundersdatter.

In September 1828 Their daughter Emilie Constance Hjelm married architect Georg Andreas Bull, a brother of Ole Bull and grandnephew of Johan Randulf Bull. They had several children, including architect Henrik Bull.

Career Claus Winter Hjelm was hired as a lecturer in jurisprudence at the Royal Frederick University in 1826, and promoted to professor in 1834. From 1843 he was a Supreme Court Justice. He died in 1871 in Christiania.

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Important facts

Born
21 May 1797
Birth century
18th century
Died
22 October 1871
Occupation
Judge, professor
Nationality
Norway
Positions held
Justice of the Supreme Court of Norway
Employers
University of Oslo
Also known as
Claus Winther Hjelm

People in Claus Winter Hjelm's life

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Johan Randulf Bull
1749 – 1829
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Georg Andreas Bull
1829 – 1917
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Henrik Bull
1864 – 1953
Architect

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Claus Winter Hjelm?

Norwegian judge

When was Claus Winter Hjelm born?

Claus Winter Hjelm was born on 21 May 1797.

When did Claus Winter Hjelm die?

Claus Winter Hjelm died on 22 October 1871.

What was Claus Winter Hjelm's occupation?

Claus Winter Hjelm was a judge and professor.

What nationality was Claus Winter Hjelm?

Claus Winter Hjelm was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Claus Winter Hjelm

· Wikidata: Q3375068

· DBpedia: Claus Winter Hjelm

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