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Also Known As Paul Johann Anselm, Ritter von Feuerbach
Born November 14, 1775 • Thuringia
Died May 29, 1833 (aged 57) • Frankfurt am Main • Germany
Notable Family Members son Ludwig Feuerbach
Subjects Of Study criminal law • punishment
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