Lex Romana Burgundionum
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The Lex Romana Burgundionum was a code of laws promulgated in the early 6th century by King Gundobad for his Gallo-Roman subjects. This code is an example of Germanic law, which was influenced by Roman law, especially in its written form.123
Germanic law generally was based on custom rather than central authority and was personal, applying only to members of a specific nation or tribe. When Germanic tribes took over former Roman provinces, they often applied Roman law to their Roman subjects while maintaining their own customs for their people. The Lex Romana Burgundionum followed this pattern, existing alongside the Lex Gundobada, which applied to the Burgundians themselves.312
The influence of Roman law persisted and was rediscovered in the late 11th century, leading to its study and integration into legal systems across Europe, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands. This historical development laid the groundwork for modern civil law systems.456
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