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HENRY DE BRACTON
(c. 1210-1268)
from On the Laws and Customs of England:
Where a Man Commits Felony Upon His Own Person
Henry de Bracton (Henricus de Brattona or Bractona) was an English jurist, judge, and important ecclesiastical figure in the 13th century. He was born in Bratton Clovelly, though the exact date is unknown, and was most likely educated at … Continue reading
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