Denis Godefroy III

French law scholar

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Denis III Godefroy (1653–1719) was a French legal scholar and historian, part of the distinguished Godefroy family known for their contributions to law and history. He served as the keeper of books at the Chambre des Comptes in Paris.1

The Godefroy family produced several notable figures in legal scholarship. Denis I Godefroy (1549–1621) was a Protestant scholar who lived in exile and authored a widely circulated edition of the Corpus juris civilis. His sons, Théodore and Jacques Godefroy, also made significant contributions. Théodore became a historian after abjuring Protestantism, while Jacques was a professor at the University of Geneva and is known for his edition of the Codex Theodosianus. Denis II Godefroy, son of Théodore, was also a historian and archivist.1

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Denis III (1653–1719), son of Denis II, was keeper of the books at the Chambre des Comptes, the central financial administration, in Paris. Jean Godefroy, sieur d’Aumont (1656–1732), also a son of Denis II, was editor of a number of historical documents.
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Denis III (1653–1719), son of Denis II, was keeper of the books at the Chambre des Comptes, the central financial administration, in Paris. Jean Godefroy, sieur d’Aumont (1656–1732), also a son of Denis II, was editor of a number of historical documents.
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