Henrik Pontén
Swedish lawyer
About Henrik Pontén
Lived 1965 – 2020 (aged 54). Henrik Pontén was a Swedish advokat.
Henrik Pontén (17 October 1965 – 15 May 2020 ) was a Swedish jurist active in the organization Svenska antipiratbyrån (Swedish Anti-Piracy Bureau), and was often seen representing the organization in the media.
Pontén was born in Kalmar, and studied law at Stockholm University. He became well known in Swedish media during the Bahnhof raid and the raid against The Pirate Bay.
As the most visible member of the anti-piracy organization, Pontén attracted unwanted attention from anonymous activists who opposed his work. In May 2009, a forged application with the Swedish Tax Agency was submitted to change his name to "Pirate Pontén". He died on 15 May 2020, from a brain injury in Lidingö, aged 54, following a bicycling accident on 1 January 2020.
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Who was Henrik Pontén?
Swedish lawyer (1965–2020)
When was Henrik Pontén born?
Henrik Pontén was born on 17 October 1965 in Kalmar.
When did Henrik Pontén die?
Henrik Pontén died on 16 May 2020.
What was Henrik Pontén's occupation?
Henrik Pontén was an advokat.
What nationality was Henrik Pontén?
Henrik Pontén was Swedish.
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