Sir Edward Coke

1552–1634

Nationality: English

Historical Period: The Early Modern Period

Sir Edward Coke (pronounced cook) (1552-1634) was a lawyer, Member of Parliament, and judge of great renown. He is considered one of the premier champions of the common law, which he defended against the attempted encroachments of the courts of equity and the royal prerogative of the Stuarts—James I (r. 1603-1625) in particular.

• Author: BOLL 42: Sir Edward Coke, “Petition of Right” (1628)
• Author: Selected Writings of Sir Edward Coke, 3 vols.