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Jean-Paul Costa
French jurist (1941–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean-Paul Costa (3 November 1941 – 27 April 2023) was a French jurist and was the President of the European Court of Human Rights from 19 January 2007 until his term at the Court ended on 3 November 2011.[1][2] He was first appointed a judge of the Court on 1 November 1998, and in 2009 was elected to serve an additional three years as President.[3]
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President of the European Court of Human Rights | |
In office 19 January 2007 – 3 November 2011 | |
Vice President | Christos Rozakis Sir Nicolas Bratza |
Preceded by | Luzius Wildhaber |
Succeeded by | Sir Nicolas Bratza |
Personal details | |
Born | (1941-11-03)3 November 1941 Tunis, French Tunisia |
Died | 27 April 2023(2023-04-27) (aged 81) Dordogne, France |
Nationality | French |
Residence | Strasbourg |
Education | Lycée Henri-IV |
Alma mater | Sciences Po, ÉNA |
Profession | Lawyer |
Website | www.echr.coe.int |
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