John Henry Wigmore
Legal scholar, authored Evidence treatise
Born
March 4th, 1863
162 years ago
Died
1943
82 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An academic and jurist, contributed significantly to the field of law. Served as a professor of law at Northwestern University and published the influential work 'Wigmore on Evidence,' which extensively discussed the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings. This treatise became a foundational text in American law education and is widely referenced in legal practice. Involved in various legal organizations and contributed to the growth of legal education in the United States.
Authored 'Wigmore on Evidence'
Served as a professor at Northwestern University
Played a role in developing legal education
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