Arthur Lehman Goodhart | |
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 Arthur Goodhart in the Master's Garden at University College, Oxford | |
| Born | 1 March 1891 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 10 November 1978 (aged 87) Oxford, England |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Yale University Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Jurist and lawyer |
| Known for | Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Oxford |
| Spouse | Cecily Carter |
| Children | Philip Goodhart William Goodhart Charles Goodhart |
| Parent(s) | Hattie Lehman Goodhart Philip Goodhart |
| Relatives | Lehman family |
| Family | Mayer Lehman (grandfather) |
Arthur Lehman Goodhart KBE QC FBA (1 March 1891 – 10 November 1978) was an American-born academic jurist and lawyer; he was Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Oxford, 1931–51, when he was also a Fellow of University College, Oxford. He was the first American to be the Master of an Oxford college, and was a significant benefactor to the college.[1]
- ^ Darwall-Smith, Robin (2008). "The Great Benefactor: Arthur Goodhart". A History of University College, Oxford. Oxford University Press. pp. 485–491. ISBN 978-0-19-928429-0.