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About José Castán Tobeñas

Birth

1889

Death

1969

José Castán Tobeñas (1889–1969) was a Spanish jurist and judge.

José Castán Tobeñas was a prominent Spanish jurist and professor born in Zaragoza.

His most iconic work, Derecho civil español, común y foral, is a fundamental pillar of legal literature.

Throughout his prolific career, he published a total of 22 works covering law, history, and philosophy.

He held key roles in society as a magistrate, university professor, and politician.

His intellectual legacy remains an essential reference for the study of civil law in Spain.