About Michel Villey
Lived 1914 – 1988 (aged 74). Michel Villey was a French philosopher of law, legal historian, philosopher and historian.
Michel Villey (4 April 1914 – 24 July 1988) was a French legal philosopher and historian. He was a professor at the University of Strasbourg and then at the University of Paris. He was born in Caen and was the grandson of philosopher Émile Boutroux. The Institut Michel-Villey is named in his honor.
Publications
Le droit et les droits de l'homme (PUF, Paris 1983).
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Who was Michel Villey?
French philosopher (1914-1988)
When was Michel Villey born?
Michel Villey was born on 4 April 1914 in Caen.
When did Michel Villey die?
Michel Villey died on 24 July 1988 in Bois-le-Roi.
What was Michel Villey's occupation?
Michel Villey was a philosopher of law, legal historian, philosopher and historian.
What nationality was Michel Villey?
Michel Villey was French.
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