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The home to everyone is to him his castle and fortress, as well for his defence against injury and violence, as for his repose.
Edward Coke
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Edward Coke
Died: 1633
Died: September 3
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Lord Chief Justice Of England And Wales
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Mileham
Norfolk
Sir Edward Coke
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