Travers Twiss
British legal scholar (1809-1897) · Academics · Died at 87
Sir Travers Twiss QC FRS was an English jurist. He had a distinguished academic and legal career culminating in his appointment as Queen's Advocate-General. Twiss was particularly noted for his contribution to the theory of international law.
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He was widely consulted, and was asked to draw up the constitution of the Congo Free State. A prolific author, Twiss wrote many influential textbooks on legal matters.
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Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1809 to 1897 · aged 87
