Papinian
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Among the most learned jurists of this era, were Caius Papinian, and Ulpian.
From Outline of Universal History by Fisher, George Park
The celebrated lawyer Papinian was appointed Præfect after the fall of Plautianus; and several great jurisconsults, particularly Paulus and Ulpian, flourished under the reign of Severus or his family.
From A Smaller History of Rome by Smith, William, Sir
"That it was easier to commit than to justify a parricide," was the glorious reply of Papinian; who did not hesitate between the loss of life and that of honor.
From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 by Milman, Henry Hart
But it was a period in which the Roman law was in its most flourishing and brilliant stage, under such men as Papinian, Ulpian, and others second only to these masters.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen
Were not a great number of famous jurists like Ulpian of Tyre and Papinian of Hemesa natives of Syria?
From The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism by Cumont, Franz
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