Whitley Stokes
Lawyer & scholar, editor of 'The Irish Law Journal'
Born
1830
195 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Ireland
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An Anglo-Irish lawyer and scholar, contributed significantly to legal scholarship and research. Specialized in Irish law and advocacy for improved legal systems. Served as an editor for 'The Irish Law Journal,' influencing legal discourse in Ireland. Engaged in extensive writing, translating, and editing works that addressed various aspects of law and jurisprudence.
Edited 'The Irish Law Journal'
Contributed to legal scholarship in Ireland
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