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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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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