Odofredus
Italian lawyer and jurist
Born
None
None years ago
Died
December 3rd, 1265
759 years ago — None years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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This individual was an Italian lawyer and jurist during the 13th century. He significantly contributed to the development of legal science and wrote commentaries on Roman law, notably glossing over the codes of Justinian. His works served as essential texts for legal education and practice in medieval Europe. Active in the academic community, he taught law and influenced a generation of jurists. His scholarship laid foundations for later legal studies and established him as a key figure in medieval jurisprudence.
Authored significant legal commentaries
Contributed to the teaching of Roman law
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