Guillaume du Vair

French lawyer and legal author

Guillaume du Vair - French lawyer and legal author
Born

March 7th, 1556
469 years ago

Died

August 3rd, 1621
403 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

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Born in France in 1556, contributed significantly to legal literature and jurisprudence during the early modern period. Worked as a lawyer, emphasizing the importance of legal reasoning and humanism. Served in various judicial capacities, culminating in the role of procurator general in the Parliament of Paris. Authored several influential works discussing law and governance, integrating classical philosophy with legal concepts. Du Vair's writings were instrumental in shaping legal thought in France, bridging the gap between medieval concepts of law and the emerging modern legal frameworks.

Authored 'De la philosophie'

Served as procurator general

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