Gunnar Hans Nordbye

Judge Gunnar Hans Nordbye

Personal

Birthday:

2/4/1888

Birthplace:

Urskog, Norway

Date of Death:

11/5/1977

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1912-1922
Judge, Minneapolis [Minnesota] Municipal Court, 1922-1925
Judge, Minnesota District Court, Fourth Judicial District, 1925-1931

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, February 20, 1931; no Senate vote

Education

Name of School:

University of Minnesota Law School

Our faculty ranks in the top nationally as some of the most productive and influential scholars in legal education. At the same time, in true Minnesota tradition, they pride themselves on accessibility and the quality of their teaching. With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and doors that are always open, you will get to know your professors, and you will enjoy your classroom experience.

Degree:

LL.B.

Degree Year:

1912

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, District of Minnesota

Court Name:

Minnesota District Court

President Nominating:

Herbert Hoover

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

2/10/1932

Retirement from Active Service:

3/6/1967

Termination Date:

11/5/1977

Termination Reason:

Death