Matthew Hale
Matthew Hale (born November 1, 1609 in Alderley , Gloucestershire , † December 25, 1676 ibid) was a legal scholar and statesman.
Matthew Hale became trustee under Charles I , sergeant at law in 1652, and judge of common pleas in 1653. In 1671 he was appointed Lord Chief Justice at Kingsbench by Charles II .
Works (selection)
- History of the common law of England . 6th edition, London 1820.
- Moral and Religious Works . London 1805 (2 vols., Edited by Thirlwall).
- The first beginning or the original origin of the human race . Translated by Heinrich Schmettau . Schultze, Cölln 1683 ( digitized version ).
literature
- John B. Williams: Memoirs of the life, character and writings of Sir Matthew Hale . Jackson & Walford, London 1835.
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| SURNAME | Hale, Matthew |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English lawyer and politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 1, 1609 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Alderley , Gloucestershire |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 25, 1676 |
| Place of death | Alderley , Gloucestershire |