Henry James Sumner Maine

Henry James Sumner Maine (1822–1888) was an anthropologist, historian and law professor.

Also recorded as Henry Sumner Maine; Sir Henry Sumner Maine; Sir Henry James Sumner Maine; Sir Henry Maine.

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Overview

Born at Kelso in 1822, died at Cannes in 1888.

In detail

Henry James Sumner Maine studied at Pembroke College and Christ's Hospital. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is legal history.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford. Positions recorded include Regius Professor of Civil Law, Cambridge University and Master of Trinity Hall. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India, Swiney Prize and Chancellor's Gold Medal.

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    “Henry James Sumner Maine”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1195523: Henry James Sumner Maine

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