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 * John Selden (1548-1654), revered as the father of legal antiquarianism, was a 17th century English scholar from Oxford. He is well known for his venerated ability to acquire and classify vast collections of historical manuscripts.  His shrewd perceptions of the ruling class and his keen observation of the times would warrent his authority over the false dichotomies of autocratic governments and religious zealots for generations to come.  His steady opposition to the crown would culminate in contributions to the Protestation of 1621 and his continued support of parliamentary right formed the basis of his imprisonment on several occasions.  His postulation that ignorance of the law cannot satisfy the demands of judicial precendent has become a cornerstone on which the western judicial system convenes.