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Peder Kofod Ancher (14 June 1710 – 5 July 1788) was a Danish jurist, and with and one of the most influential jurists in Denmark in the 18th century.
After studies of theology and law at the Sorø Academy, Kofod Ancher was appointed professor of law there in 1741. He defended the Danish absolutist monarchy against Enlightenment criticism, writing a polemic against Montesquieu's ''
Peder Kofod Ancher (14 June 1710 – 5 July 1788) was a Danish jurist, and with and one of the most influential jurists in Denmark in the 18th century.
After studies of theology and law at the Sorø Academy, Kofod Ancher was appointed professor of law there in 1741. He defended the Danish absolutist monarchy against Enlightenment criticism, writing a polemic against Montesquieu's ''De l'esprit des lois
''The Spirit of Law'' (French: ''De l'esprit des lois'', originally spelled ''De l'esprit des loix''), also known in English as ''The Spirit of the Laws'', is a treatise on political theory, as well as a pioneering work in comparative law, publi ...
'' in 1765. His principal work is the first history of Danish law
Law in Denmark follows a civil law system.
Private law
* The governs labour law concerning salaried employees. The governs vacation time for employees.
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, in which he emphasized the view that Danish law had original roots and was subject to limited influence from other traditions.
Kofod Ancher also held several government offices, including auditor-general of the navy since 1753. He was appointed in the same year a judge of the Danish Supreme Court.
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* 1710 births 1788 deaths Danish jurists Danish judges {{law-bio-stub