Philip Henrik Hansteen facts for kids

Philip Henrik Hansteen (born in 1817) was an important Norwegian judge. He spent his life working in the legal system of Norway.

Hansteen was born in a town called Moss. He studied law and became a "Candidate of Law" (cand.jur.) in 1840. This means he completed his university studies in law.

Early Career in Law

From 1840 to 1842, Philip Hansteen worked as a deputy judge at the Moss District Court. A deputy judge helps the main judge and learns how the court works.

Later, he became a "district stipendiary magistrate" for the Sør-Østerdal District Court. This is a type of judge who handles many different legal cases in a specific area. He worked there from 1854 to 1869.

After that, he moved to the Solør District Court and continued his work as a judge from 1869 to 1879.

Reaching the Supreme Court

In 1879, Philip Hansteen reached a very high position in the legal system. He became a "Supreme Court Assessor." The Supreme Court is the highest court in a country. An assessor helps the Supreme Court judges make important decisions. He held this important role for the rest of his life.

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  Portrait of Philip Henrik Hansteen