Capel Lofft
English lawyer and legal author
Born
1751
274 years ago
Died
May 26th, 1824
200 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Lofft served as a prominent lawyer in England, making significant contributions to the field of legal literature. He authored several works that aimed to clarify and improve the understanding of legal principles. His legal writings were widely recognized and provided guidance for practitioners in the legal community. Lofft was also involved in notable cases, advocating for various causes and influencing legal practices during his time. His efforts laid groundwork for subsequent developments in legal scholarship.
Authored legal texts and treatises
Advocated for legal reform
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