Peder Kofod Ancher

Peder Kofod Ancher (14 June 1710 – 5 July 1788) was a Danish jurist, and with Andreas Hojer [Wikidata] and Henrik Stampe [Wikidata] one of the most influential jurists in Denmark in the 18th century.

After studies of theology and law at the

, 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.

References

• Tamm, Ditlev (2001). "Kofod Ancher, Peder". In Michael Stolleis (ed.). Juristen: ein biographisches Lexikon; von der Antike bis zum 20. Jahrhundert (in German) (2nd ed.). München: Beck. p. 361.
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