André Donner

Dutch academic and judge

André Donner - Leaders & Politicians born 1918
Born

1918
107 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Netherlands

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Accomplished in both law and academia, held the position of President of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands from 1971 to 1980. Contributed significantly to legal scholarship and served as a professor at a prominent Dutch university, focusing on civil law. Involved in various legal reforms and emphasized the importance of judicial independence and constitutional law during a critical period in Dutch legal history.

Served as President of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands

Contributed to civil law scholarship

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