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- Sir Edward Coke used bully boy tactics and unscrupulous methods as a prosecutor, but also displayed courage in asserting the supremacy of the rule of law.
- Coke's standout achievement was the Petition of Right, which defended property rights and challenged King Charles I's arbitrary rule.
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The Life and Career of Sir Edward Cook
Sir Edward Cook was a 16th, 17th-century lawyer and politician. He began as a figurehead for Queen Elizabeth, serving as Speaker of the House of Commons, and later became a prosecutor, defending the supremacy of common law. Cook used bully boy tactics and unscrupulous methods in his role as a prosecutor. However, he displayed astounding courage and strength of mind when standing up to James and asserting the supremacy of the rule of law. Cook's judgments continue to influence modern law, and his legacy lives on.
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