William Style facts for kids
William Style (born 1603, died 1679) was an important writer on legal topics in England. He studied at Queen's College and Brasenose College at Oxford University. Later, he became a lawyer, known as a barrister, at the Inner Temple in 1628. He is best known for writing books like Regestum Practicale in 1657, which helped lawyers understand the law.
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Life Story of William Style
William Style was born in 1603. His father, also named William Style, lived in Langley, Beckenham, Kent. His grandfather, Sir Humphrey Style, was an important person who served King Henry VIII.
Early Life and Education
William Style started studying at Queen's College in Oxford in 1618. He also spent some time at Brasenose College. Even though he didn't finish his degree, he continued his education in law.
Becoming a Lawyer
In November 1618, William Style began studying to become a lawyer at the Inner Temple, which is one of the four professional associations for barristers in London. By 1628, he had become a barrister, meaning he could argue cases in court. After his half-brother passed away in 1659, William Style moved to his family's estate in Langley. He passed away on December 7, 1679, and was buried in the local church in Langley.
William Style's Writings
William Style was known for his important legal books. These books helped lawyers and judges understand the rules and practices of the law during his time.
Key Legal Books
- Regestum Practicale: This book, also called the Practical Register, was published in 1657. It was a collection of rules, orders, and observations about the common laws and how they were used in practice. It was very helpful for lawyers.
- Narrationes Modernæ: Published in 1658, this book was a collection of "Modern Reports." It recorded decisions made in the Upper Bench Court in Westminster from 1645 to 1655. These reports covered both criminal cases and other legal disputes.
William Style also helped edit another legal book called Common Law Epitomiz'd in 1679. His own reports are especially important because they are the only published records of decisions made by two famous judges, Henry Rolle and Sir John Glynne.
Other Works
Besides his legal writings, William Style also translated a religious book from Latin called Contemplations, Sighes, and Groanes of a Christian in 1640.
Family Life
William Style was married to Elizabeth Duleing from Rochester. They had two sons:
- William, who passed away before his father and did not marry.
- Humphrey, who also passed away without having any sons.
