Martial de Guernon-Ranville
1787–1866 (age 79)
Biography
Martial de Guernon-Ranville was a distinguished French judge who served during a transformative period in French legal history. Born in 1787, he dedicated his career to the administration of justice, earning respect for his judicial acumen and commitment to the law during the post-Napoleonic era.
His professional legacy reflected the values of the judiciary during the Restoration and July Monarchy periods. De Guernon-Ranville's contributions to French jurisprudence were recognized by his peers, and he maintained an active role in judicial affairs until his death in 1866. He was laid to rest in Ranville Churchyard, a fitting tribute to a man of law and principle.