Silvio Frondizi

Argentinian lawyer and academic

Silvio Frondizi - Argentinian lawyer and academic
Born

1907
118 years ago

Died

September 27th, 1974
50 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Argentina

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Contributed significantly to Argentine legal and academic fields. Held the position of a professor at the University of Buenos Aires, specializing in law. Engaged in various legal reforms and discussions throughout his career. Authored numerous publications that addressed critical legal issues in Argentina, influencing legal education and practice. Actively participated in political and social debates during a particularly tumultuous time in Argentine history.

Served as a professor at the University of Buenos Aires

Authored significant legal publications

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