Karl Eduard Zachariae von Lingenthal
German lawyer and legal scholar
Born
December 24th, 1812
212 years ago
Died
June 3rd, 1894
131 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Born in 1812, a prominent lawyer and jurist contributed extensively to the development of German law. Engaged in legal academia and served in various judicial capacities. Authored key legal texts that became essential references in German jurisprudence. His works focussed on civil law and administrative justice, shaping contemporary understanding and application of these fields within Germany.
Authored influential legal texts
Contributed to civil law development
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