Philippe Kirsch | |
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1st President of the International Criminal Court | |
In office March 11, 2003 – March 10, 2009 | |
Succeeded by | Song Sang-hyun |
Judge of the International Criminal Court | |
In office March 11, 2003 – March 10, 2009 | |
Nominated by | Canada |
Appointed by | Assembly of States Parties |
Personal details | |
Born | Namur, Belgium | April 1, 1947
Nationality | Canadian |
Residence | Montreal |
Alma mater | Université de Montréal |
Occupation | lawyer |
Profession | lawyer |
Philippe Kirsch, OC KC (born April 1, 1947) is a Canadian lawyer who served as a judge of the International Criminal Court from 2003 to 2009 and was the Court's first president.