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Also Known As Cesare, Marchese di Beccaria Bonesana
Born March 15, 1738 • Milan • Italy
Died November 28, 1794 (aged 56) • Milan • Italy
Notable Works “An Essay On Crimes and Punishment”
Subjects Of Study political economy • criminal law • punishment • reform

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