Pollock, Frederick (1845–1937)

English jurist. He was called to the Bar in 1871. Pollock was professor of jurisprudence at University College, London (1882–83), Corpus professor of jurisprudence at Oxford University (1883–1903), and professor of common law at Inns of Court (1884–89). He wrote text-books on common law, torts, and maritime law. He also coauthored with F W Maitland, A History of English Law (1895). Pollock was born in London, England. He was educated at Eton School and Trinity College, Cambridge University.