Karl Sack
German lawyer and jurist

Born
1896
129 years ago
Died
April 9th, 1945
79 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Practiced law in Germany and held significant positions within the legal field. Contributed to various legal reforms and advancements. Actively participated in legal education, influencing future lawyers and jurists. Engaged in legal writings and is remembered for scholarly contributions that addressed issues in law and justice.
Served as a jurist in Germany
Contributed to legal reforms
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