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Guy Coquille

1523 – 1603

French jurist

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About Guy Coquille

Lived 1523 – 1603 (aged 79). Guy Coquille was a French poet, lawyer and jurist.

Statue representing Guy Coquille, by sculptor Louis Rochet. It adorns the clock tower in the town of Decize (Nièvre, France), inaugurated on September 23, 1849.

Guy Coquille (1523, Decize – 1603), also known by the Latinized name Conchyleus, was a French jurist.

He studied the humanities at the Collège de Navarre in Paris from 1532 to 1539, before pursuing legal studies at the universities of Padua and Orléans. In 1550, Coquille began practicing law in Paris, and in 1559 he relocated to Nevers, where he served as an advocate before the Parlement. He represented the Third Estate of his province in the French States-General of 1560, 1576, and 1588. From 1571 onward, he held the office of procureur fiscal to the Duke of Nevers.

All of Coquille's writings were published posthumously. His major works include Institutions au droit des Francois, ou Nouvelle Conférence des Coutumes de France (1607) and Questions et responses sur les Coutumes de France (1611). These texts aimed to provide a comprehensive account of French law, independent of its derivation from either Roman law or customary (common) law. This approach marked a significant development in 16th-century French legal scholarship and influenced later legal traditions across Europe.

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University of Paris, University of Padua

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Guy Coquille?

French jurist (1523-1603)

When was Guy Coquille born?

Guy Coquille was born on 21 November 1523 in Decize.

When did Guy Coquille die?

Guy Coquille died on 11 March 1603 in Kingdom of France, Nevers.

What was Guy Coquille's occupation?

Guy Coquille was a poet, lawyer and jurist.

What nationality was Guy Coquille?

Guy Coquille was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guy Coquille

· Wikidata: Q3121680

· DBpedia: Guy Coquille

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