Theodore Christianson (judge)

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

Theodore Christianson
Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
In office 1950–1955
Appointed by	Luther Youngdahl
Personal details
Born	June 4, 1913 Dawson, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	September 19, 1955 (aged 42) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Relations	Theodore Christianson (father)
Education	University of Minnesota (BA, LLB)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy
Battles/wars	World War II

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]