Friedrich Karl von Savigny

Friedrich Karl von Savigny (1779–1861) was a prominent German legal scholar and a key figure in the development of modern private law. He is best known for his belief in the "historical school" of law, which emphasized that law evolves from the customs and practices of a society rather than from abstract principles or government decrees. Savigny argued that a deeper understanding of law requires examining its historical context. His work laid the foundation for the codification of law in Germany and influenced legal thought across Europe, highlighting the importance of culture and tradition in legal systems.