Friedrich Carl von Savigny

Friedrich Carl von Savigny (21 February 1779 – 25 October 1861) was a German jurist and historian.

Friedrich Carl von Savigny
Born(1779-02-21)21 February 1779
Died25 October 1861(1861-10-25) (aged 82)
Era19th century philosophy
RegionWestern philosophy
SchoolGerman Historical School
Main interests
Legal studies, legal philosophy
Minister of Justice of Prussia
(Minister for the Revision of Laws)
In office
28 February 1842  20 March 1848
MonarchFrederick William IV
Preceded byKarl Albert von Kamptz
Succeeded byFriedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Bornemann
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