Roles of Oléron

The roles of Oléron are a collection of judgments compiled in a code at the end of the 12th century per decision of Aliénor of Aquitaine, and which were used as maritime law in all Europe. They are at the origin of the Law of the British Admiralty.

In 1160, Aliénor of Aquitaine goes on the island of Oléron to put a little order at it, the wreckers multiplying there. It also promulgates a collection of jurisprudence there, codified, in order to regulate the maritime trade. This first maritime law is a great success. It is gradually enriched: from 24 articles at the end of the 12th century, it passes to 38 a few decades later.

The articles concern the sailors, the merchants, the captains, the shippers, the ships, the cargo, the operations.

At the same time, the Constitutum usus are published in Pisa.

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The Rules off Oleron
Roles of Oléron

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