Jacobus de Belviso
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Jacobus de Belviso was an Italian jurist from Bologna
. His later reputation was based on the text Practica criminalis on criminal law
printed under his name in 1515. This is, however, no longer believed to be his work.
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna, in the Po Valley of Northern Italy. The city lies between the Po River and the Apennine Mountains, more specifically, between the Reno River and the Savena River. Bologna is a lively and cosmopolitan Italian college city, with spectacular history,...
. His later reputation was based on the text Practica criminalis on criminal law
Criminal law
Criminal law, is the body of law that relates to crime. It might be defined as the body of rules that defines conduct that is not allowed because it is held to threaten, harm or endanger the safety and welfare of people, and that sets out the punishment to be imposed on people who do not obey...
printed under his name in 1515. This is, however, no longer believed to be his work.