Ulpian, born in 170 AD and died in 228 AD, was a renowned jurist of the Roman Empire. He was born in Syria and is considered the father of Roman jurisprudence, having a profound impact on the development of Roman law.
Source: The Civil law, including the Twelve tables: the Institutes of Gaius, the Rules of Ulpian, the Opinions of Paulus, the Enactments of Justinian, and the Constitutions of Leo