John Selden lived from 1584 to 1654 and was an English jurist, a scholar of Englands ancient laws and constitution, and a scholar of Jewish law. Known as a polymath, he was hailed by John Milton in 1644 as the chief of learned men reputed in this land.
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RoleJurist and legal scholar 1 Nationality / Jurisdiction Place of Death Classification
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John Selden (16 December 1584 - 30 November 1654) was an English jurist, a scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution
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John Selden (16 December 1584 - 30 November 1654) was an English jurist, a scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution and scholar of Jewish law.
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Wikidata Q735697, P569 date of birth claim (full date)
P569 (date of birth): 1584-12-16
Wikidata Q735697, P570 date of death claim (full date)
P570 (date of death): 1654-11-30
Wikidata Q735697, P19 place of birth claim
P19 (place of birth): Salvington
Wikidata Q735697, P20 place of death claim
P20 (place of death): London
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