Gustav Radbruch

German lawyer and Minister of Justice

Gustav Radbruch - German lawyer and Minister of Justice
Born

November 21st, 1878
146 years ago

Died

1949
76 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Held significant positions in the German legal system and political landscape during the early to mid-20th century. Served as the Minister of Justice in the Weimar Republic, contributing to legal reforms and the development of modern German jurisprudence. Advocated for the rule of law and emphasized the importance of justice in the legal framework. His work in legal theory as a professor also shaped German legal education and thinking.

Served as Minister of Justice in Germany

Contributed to legal reforms in the Weimar Republic

Published influential works on legal philosophy

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