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François Gény

French jurist, professor (1861-1959) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 97

François Gény (1861-1959) was a French jurist and professor of law at the University of Nancy, who introduced the notion of "free scientific research" to the interpretation of positive law.

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A typical day, 30 days to 15 August 2026

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Commander of the Legion of Honour
Honorary doctor of the University of Groningen
Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva
Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne
Honorary Doctor of the University of Warsaw
Honorary Doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Honorary Doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Honorary Doctor of the University of Athens
Honorary Doctorate of the University of Basel
Honorary Doctor of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University

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Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1861 to 1959 · aged 97