Antoine Le Maistre
French lawyer and author of legal texts
Born
1608
417 years ago
Died
November 4th, 1658
366 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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A prominent lawyer and author from France, contributed significantly to legal literature in the 17th century. Published various legal texts that sought to clarify and explain complex areas of law. Worked on the formal legal systems of the time, influencing both legal practice and legal education. His writings combined rigor with clarity, making them essential resources for jurists of that era. Also engaged in discussions on the nature of law, property, and civil rights, impacting subsequent legal thought.
Authored influential legal texts
Contributed to the development of French law
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