Anselm von Feuerbach | |
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| Born | Paul Johann Anselm Ritter von Feuerbach 14 November 1775 |
| Died | 29 May 1833 (aged 57) |
| Children | 8 |
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| Notable works | reform of the Bavarian penal code |
Paul Johann Anselm Ritter von Feuerbach (14 November 1775 – 29 May 1833) was a German legal scholar. His major achievement was a reform of the Bavarian penal code which led to the abolition of torture and became a model for several other countries. He is also well known for his research on Kaspar Hauser, who died the same year as Feuerbach.