Frederic William Maitland

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Born	May 28, 1850 • London • England
Died	December 19, 1906 (aged 56) • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • Spain
Notable Works	“Bracton’s Note-Book” • “The History of English Law Before the Time of Edward I”
Subjects Of Study	Henry de Bracton • jurisprudence • English law

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