Silvio Frondizi
Argentinian lawyer and academic
Born
1907
119 years ago
Died
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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