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Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, 1st Baronet: Quick Facts

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Born March 3, 1829 • London • England
Died March 11, 1894 (aged 65) • Ipswich • England
Notable Works “General View of the Criminal Law of England” • “History of the Criminal Law of England”
Subjects Of Study English law • criminal law

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