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Edward Burn

1922 – 2019

English barrister and legal scholar

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About Edward Burn

Lived 1922 – 2019 (aged 96). Edward Burn was a military personnel and barrister.

Edward Hector Burn (20 November 1922 – 6 February 2019) was an English barrister and legal scholar and fellow of Christ Church, a constituent college of the University of Oxford. He updated Geoffrey Cheshire's Modern Law of Real Property which became known as "Cheshire and Burn".

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Important facts

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Education
St Edward's School, Wadham College
Also known as
Edward Hector Burn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Burn?

English barrister and legal scholar (1922-2019)

When was Edward Burn born?

Edward Burn was born on 20 November 1922.

When did Edward Burn die?

Edward Burn died on 6 February 2019.

What was Edward Burn's occupation?

Edward Burn was a military personnel and barrister.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Burn

· Wikidata: Q63341460

· DBpedia: Edward Burn (legal scholar)

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