Louis Moreau-Lislet (Dondon, 7 October 1766 – New Orleans, 3 December 1832) was an American jurist and translator.[1]
Louis Moreau-Lislet | |
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| Born | October 7, 1766 |
| Died | December 3, 1832 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Jurist |
| Known for | Louisiana Civil Code |
He is considered one of the fathers of the Louisiana Civil Code, which he drafted together with James Brown and Edward Livingston. Further, he served as Attorney General of the then Territory of Orleans.
He is interred at the Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1.[2]
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