Karl Friedrich von Savigny (19 September 1814 – 11 February 1875) was a Prussian diplomat, politician, and a leading member of the Centre Party. His father was the jurist Friedrich Karl von Savigny. He believed that "laws are not made but found".
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| Name | Savigny, Karl Friedrich Von |
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| Short description | German politician |
| Date of birth | 19 September 1814 |
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| Date of death | 11 February 1875 |
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O Karl would it were true
I’d put my saw to work for you
& the wicked social tree would fall right down.”
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