Ivor Forbes Guest

English lawyer and historian

Ivor Forbes Guest - English lawyer and historian
Born

April 14th, 1920
105 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 98 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1920, this individual had a significant career as a lawyer and historian. Specializing in law, he contributed extensively to legal literature. Additionally, he wrote numerous books on historical subjects, demonstrating a strong command of both historical and legal analysis. His work in legal history has been influential among scholars and practitioners alike.

Authored multiple books on legal history

Contributed to legal literature

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