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American law. common law. James Kent (born July 31, 1763, Fredericksburgh, Putnam County, N.Y.—died Dec. 12, 1847, New York City) was a jurist whose decisions and written commentaries shaped the inchoate common law in the formative years of the United States and also influenced jurisprudence in England and other common-law countries.
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James Kent (July 31, 1763 – December 12, 1847) was an American jurist, New York legislator, legal scholar, and first Professor of Law at Columbia College. [1] .
- July 31, 1763, Fredericksburg, Dutchess County, New York, British America
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- December 12, 1847 (aged 84), New York City, New York, U.S.
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Sep 24, 2021 · James Kent was a prominent leader in the legal profession of the 19th century who was often called “the American Blackstone.” Kent is remembered now for his authorship of the Commentaries on American Law, a bestseller in his day, which by itself made Kent very wealthy and which expanded his influence among practitioners across the country ...
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Jamal James Kent [1] [2] is an American chef. He is the winner of the Bocuse d'Or USA 2010. He and his commis Tom Allan went on to represent the U.S. at the international finals of Bocuse d'Or in Lyon, France, in January 2011, [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] where they placed tenth. [10] Career. Early career.
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May 11, 2018 · James Kent (1763-1847) was a prominent American lawyer, judge, and author of the influential Commentaries on American Law. He adapted the common law of England to the U.S. legal system and advocated for Federalist principles and economic development.
Aug 22, 2023 · Learn about James Kent, the chef behind NoMad and Crown Shy, who also loves graffiti and competed in Bocuse d'Or. Find out his backstory, achievements, and how he became a guest judge on "Battle of the Brothers".
