Papinian
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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
Perhaps, if the preceptors and friends of Cicero were still alive, our candor would acknowledge, that, except in purity of language, their intrinsic merit was excelled by the school of Papinian and Ulpian.
From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 by Milman, Henry Hart
"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
Among the most learned jurists of this era, were Caius Papinian, and Ulpian.
From Outline of Universal History by Fisher, George Park
At his death two prefects were again appointed, one of whom was Papinian, the greatest of all Roman jurists.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly
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