Raoul Van Caenegem

Scientist, Person

1927 –

47

Who is Raoul Van Caenegem?

Raoul Charles, Baron van Caenegem, a Belgian historian, was a professor at the University of Ghent. In 1974, he was awarded the Francqui Prize on Human Sciences for his work on medieval history. He studied the history of continental and common law, and why they diverge so sharply. He revealed the significance of power struggles between the judiciary, legislators and legal scholars.

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Born
Jul 14, 1927
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  • Belgium
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on July 23, 2013

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