Teodor Dydyński i legenda Gaiusa
Teodor Dydyński and the legend of Gaius

Summary/Abstract: The author analyses the place of Gaius in the research of Teodor Dydyński – a Polish law historian. Gaius, though not well known, became a famous Roman jurist, recognized as a great authority. HisInstitutiones was a complete exposition of the elements of Roman law. Dydyński thought that Gaiusand his works were significant so he devoted much research to him. Dydyński translated Institutionesfrom Latin into Polish and published them with his own notes. He regarded Gaius as a great teacherof Roman law, he had much reverence and admiration for him, which was reflected in Dydyński’swritings. Therefore Dydyński should be seen as a scientist who created a kind of legend – the legendof Gaius.

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