Education
He studied the history of continental and common law, and why they diverge so sharply.
historian university professor
He studied the history of continental and common law, and why they diverge so sharply.
In 1974, he was awarded the Francqui Prize on Human Sciences for his work on medieval history. He revealed the significance of power struggles between the judiciary, legislators and legal scholars.
Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium.