Peder Wormskiold
1750–1824 (age 74)
Biography
Judge Peder Wormskiold presided over the courts with an even temper and a dedication to justice that did much to sustain public trust in the law. He believed that the bench must serve the people, and he sought to interpret statutes with compassion as well as clarity.
In retirement he took solace in Frederiksberg's quiet avenues, where neighbors recalled the jurist whose fairness made difficult decisions easier for all involved.