Otto von Gierke
1841–1921 (age 80)
Biography
Otto von Gierke was a distinguished jurist and legal scholar whose intellectual contributions significantly influenced German jurisprudence. Born in 1841, he dedicated his life to the study and advancement of law, establishing himself as a prominent figure in legal academia and practice.
Von Gierke died in 1921 and was buried at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery, a resting place befitting his prominence in German intellectual and legal circles. His scholarly works and legal theories continued to influence legal thought well beyond his lifetime.