William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield born?November 2, 1705
2. Where was William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield born?Scone, Perthshire, Scotland
3. What is the career?Barrister, Solicitor General, Attorney General, Chief Justice of the King's Bench (1756-1788)
4. What is the title granted?1st Earl of Mansfield in 1776
5. Who was William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield?He was a brilliant lawyer and judge who helped shape British law.
6. What did he do to help businesses?He made clear rules about contracts, bills of exchange, insurance, and agency, which helped businesses grow.

Jurisprudence: The theory and philosophy of law; the study of legal systems and principles.
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