Philippe Kirsch

Philippe Kirsch
1st President of the International Criminal Court
In office
March 11, 2003 – March 10, 2009
Succeeded bySong Sang-hyun
Judge of the International Criminal Court
In office
March 11, 2003 – March 10, 2009
Nominated byCanada
Appointed byAssembly of States Parties
Personal details
Born (1947-04-01) April 1, 1947 (age 77)
Namur, Belgium
NationalityCanadian
ResidenceMontreal
Alma materUniversité de Montréal
Occupationlawyer
Professionlawyer

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.