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Lucy Smith

1934 – 2013

Norwegian scholar

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About Lucy Smith

Lived 1934 – 2013 (aged 78). Lucy Smith was a Norwegian professor, lecturer and jurist.

Lucy Caroline Smith (née Dahl; 12 October 1934 – 27 August 2013) was a Norwegian legal scholar and professor of law at the University of Oslo. She served as rector of the university from 1993 to 1998.

She was a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. In 1987 she became Norway's first female (full) professor of law. She has published the book Foreldremyndighet og barnerett. Smith was a member of the U.N. Committee on the Rights of the Child. In the 1980s, Smith became well known to the public as the principal judge of the popular quiz show Kvitt eller dobbelt.

Smith was the wife of Carsten Smith, the former Chief Justice of Norway's Supreme Court. Before that appointment, he was also a law professor at the University of Oslo.

Education After attending Oslo Cathedral School, Smith studied law, graduating in 1959.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Oslo
Positions held
Law professor
Employers
University of Oslo
Awards
Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star; Honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala
Also known as
Lucy Caroline Smith, Lucy Caroline Dahl

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lucy Smith?

Norwegian scholar (1934-2013)

When was Lucy Smith born?

Lucy Smith was born on 12 October 1934 in Oslo.

When did Lucy Smith die?

Lucy Smith died on 27 August 2013 in Oslo.

What was Lucy Smith's occupation?

Lucy Smith was a professor, lecturer and jurist.

What nationality was Lucy Smith?

Lucy Smith was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lucy Smith

· Wikidata: Q6698502

· DBpedia: Lucy Smith (legal scholar)

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