Rolv Einar Rasmussen Ryssdal (27 October 1914 – 18 February 1998) was a Norwegian judge. From 1969 to 1984 he was the 16th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He was Vice President of the

European Court of Human Rights The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR or ECtHR), also known as the Strasbourg Court, is an international court of the Council of Europe which interprets the European Convention on Human Rights. The court hears applications alleging that ...

from 1981 to 1985 and President from 1985 to 1998. He was married to

Signe Marie Stray Ryssdal Signe Marie Stray Ryssdal (née Signe Marie Stray; 22 July 1924–18 May 2019) was a Norwegian lawyer and politician for the Liberal Party. Early life and education Stray Ryssdal was born in Tromøy as a daughter of barristers Sigrid St ...

, and father of noted lawyer Anders Christian Stray Ryssdal. Rolv Ryssdal was appointed Commander with Star of the Order of St. Olav in 1970. He was decorated with the Grand Cross in 1985. In 1993 he was awarded the

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1914 births 1998 deaths Chief justices of Norway Presidents of the European Court of Human Rights Norwegian judges of international courts and tribunals Stray family {{norway-law-bio-stub