Erwin Bumke
German lawyer and jurist
Born
July 7th, 1874
151 years ago
Died
April 20th, 1945
80 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Bumke served as a prominent German lawyer and jurist in the early 20th century. His career included significant roles in the legal field, particularly in constitutional law. Bumke contributed to the development of legal education and was an influential figure in German jurisprudence. He held various academic positions and participated in legal reform discussions during the Weimar Republic period. His work focused on the intersection of law and government, shaping future legal frameworks.
Served as President of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany
Authored key legal texts in constitutional law
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