Maurice Hauriou facts for kids
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Maurice Hauriou (born August 17, 1856 – died March 12, 1929) was a French expert in law and a sociologist. A jurist is someone who studies and writes about law. A sociologist studies how people live and interact in groups. His ideas greatly influenced how administrative law worked in France. Administrative law sets rules for how the government and its agencies operate.
Maurice Hauriou's Life and Work
Maurice Hauriou was an important figure in French law. He helped shape how the government's rules were understood. His work is still studied today by legal experts.
Teaching Career
Hauriou taught at the University of Toulouse for many years. He started teaching public law in 1888. Public law deals with how the government works and its relationship with citizens. Later, in 1920, he also began teaching constitutional law. Constitutional law focuses on the main rules and principles of a country's government.
Important Books and Ideas
Maurice Hauriou wrote several key textbooks. These books helped to create new, clear ways of thinking about French administrative law. Some of his famous books include:
- Précis de droit administratif et de droit public général (1892)
- Principes de droit public (1910)
- Précis de droit constitutionnel (1923)
- Précis élémentaire de droit administratif (1925)
These writings provided new ideas and a strong foundation for how administrative law was understood and used in France. He helped define the powers and limits of government actions.
