Jonathan Sumption
Historian and Supreme Court judge
Born
December 9th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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Born in England in 1948, a prominent historian and legal figure recognized for contributions to both fields. Served as a Justice of the Supreme Court from 2012 to 2018. Authored several volumes on the Hundred Years' War, including 'The Hundred Years War: Volume 1 - Trial by Battle'. His historical writing emphasizes thorough research and narrative clarity, garnering acclaim in academic and literary circles.
Authored 'The Hundred Years War: Volume 1'
Served as a Justice of the Supreme Court
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