Johann Peter Uz - 2
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Johann Peter Uz - 2
JOHANN PETER UZ German jurist and writer Date: 1720 - 1796
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1. Title: "Johann Peter Uz: A Prominent Figure in German Jurisprudence and Literature" Johann Peter Uz (1720-1796), a German jurist and writer, is depicted in this portrait, which offers a glimpse into the intellectual world of the Enlightenment era. Born in the small town of Schöneck an der Rodalb in the Electorate of the Palatinate, Uz made significant contributions to both the legal and literary spheres of his time. Uz's legal career began in 1747 when he was appointed as a judge in Speyer. He later served as a judge in Landau and, in 1761, became a member of the Imperial Aulic Council in Vienna. Uz's legal expertise extended to various fields, including criminal law, procedural law, and international law. He is best known for his influential work "Institutiones Criminalis," which was first published in 1739 and underwent numerous revisions throughout his life. This comprehensive treatise on criminal law was widely adopted in German-speaking territories and helped shape the development of criminal law in Europe. In addition to his legal work, Uz was an accomplished writer. He authored numerous essays, poems, and plays, many of which were published in prestigious literary journals. His literary output reflected the Enlightenment ideals of reason, human dignity, and individual freedom. Uz's most famous literary work, "Die vernünftigen Töchter von Letterlei" (The Reasonable Daughters of Letterlei), is a collection of satirical essays that criticized the social and moral issues of his time. This portrait, likely taken towards the end of Uz's life, captures the intellectual and dignified character of a man who left an indelible mark on German jurisprudence and literature. His legacy continues to inspire scholars and legal professionals to this day.
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