Cesare Beccaria (mar 15, 1738 – nov 28, 1794)
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An Italian criminologist, philosopher, and economist known for his influential work "On Crimes and Punishments" (1764), which advocated for reform of the criminal justice system. He is considered a father of classical criminology and penology, and his ideas significantly impacted the development of modern criminal law.
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mar 15, 1738
nov 28, 1794
~ 56 years