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Also Known As	Sir Thomas Erskine Holland
Born	July 17, 1835 • Brighton • England
Died	May 24, 1926 (aged 90) • Oxford • England
Notable Works	“Elements of Jurisprudence”
Subjects Of Study	jurisprudence • diplomacy • international law • war

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