Where was William Blackstone born?
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London is the birthplace of William Blackstone, an influential English jurist and legal scholar. Born in 1723, Blackstone is renowned for his "Commentaries on the Laws of England," a comprehensive treatise that systematized and clarified English common law. His work had a profound impact on the development of legal education and the understanding of English law both in England and its colonies.
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