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Sir William Blackstone: Quick Facts

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Born July 10, 1723 • London • England
Died February 14, 1780 (aged 56) • England
Title / Office parliament (1761-1770), United Kingdom
Notable Works “Commentaries on the Laws of England”
Subjects Of Study United Kingdom • English law • common law • constitution • criminal law

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