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Wigulaus KreittmayrBavarian lawyer and statesman
Date of Birth: 14.12.1705
Country:  Germany |
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Baravian Jurist and Statesman
Ignaz von Kreittmayr was a renowned Bavarian jurist and statesman. He held the prestigious positions of Vice-Chancellor of the Privy Council and Conference Minister.
Legal Contributions
Kreittmayr's most significant contributions lie in the field of law. He meticulously compiled the "Codex juris Bavarici criminalis" (1751), the "Codex juris Bavarici judicarii" (1753), and the "Codex Maximilianeus Bavaricus civilis" (1756). These comprehensive legal codes revolutionized Bavarian jurisprudence.
Academic and Legal Expertise
Beyond his legal reforms, Kreittmayr was a prolific writer. His "Grundriss der gemeinen und bayr. Privatrechtsgelehrsamkeit" (1768) and "Grundriss des allgemeinen deutschen und bayr. Staatsrechts" (1770, 1789) showcased his deep understanding of private and public law. Additionally, he authored the "Compendium codicis Bavarici civilis, judiciarii, criminalis" (1773, 1776).
Legacy
Kreittmayr's legacy as a legal luminary is cemented by the biography penned by Georg Ludwig Karl von Kalb in 1825. His contributions to the Bavarian legal system have left an enduring impact on the state's legal framework and the administration of justice.
