William Blackstone
English jurist, judge, and politician (1723–1780)
William Blackstone was born on July 10, 1723 in Cheapside and died on February 14, 1780 in Wallingford, aged 56. Recorded occupations: judge, barrister, university teacher, politician, writer and jurist. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain. Positions held include Justice of the Common Pleas, Justice of the King's Bench, King's Counsel, serjeant-at-law, member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain and member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain. Notable works include “Commentaries on the Laws of England”. Educated at Pembroke College and Charterhouse School. Honours include Knight Bachelor. Member of Middle Temple.
- Born
- July 10, 1723 · Cheapside
- Died
- February 14, 1780 · Wallingford
- Age at death
- 56
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupations
- judge, barrister, university teacher, politician, writer, jurist
- Positions held
- Justice of the Common Pleas, Justice of the King's Bench, King's Counsel, serjeant-at-law, member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain
- Notable works
- Commentaries on the Laws of England
- Education
- Pembroke College, Charterhouse School
- Honours
- Knight Bachelor
- Wikipedia editions
- 33 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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