About Louis Moreau-Lislet
Lived 1766 – 1832 (aged 66). Louis Moreau-Lislet was an American translator and jurist, known for Louisiana Civil Code.
Louis Moreau-Lislet (Dondon, 7 October 1766 – New Orleans, 3 December 1832) was an American jurist and translator.
He is considered one of the fathers of the Louisiana Civil Code, which he drafted together with James Brown and Edward Livingston. Further, he served as Attorney General of the then Territory of Orleans.
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American translator
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Louis Moreau-Lislet was born on 7 October 1766 in Dondon.
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Louis Moreau-Lislet died on 3 December 1832 in New Orleans.
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Louis Moreau-Lislet was a translator and jurist.
What was Louis Moreau-Lislet known for?
Louis Moreau-Lislet was known for Louisiana Civil Code.
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Louis Moreau-Lislet was American.
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