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Hugo Grotius (/ ˈ ɡ r oʊ ʃ i ə s / GROW-shee-əss; 10 April 1583 – 28 August 1645), also known as Hugo de Groot (Dutch: [ˈɦyɣoː də ˈɣroːt]) or Huig de Groot (Dutch:), was a Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, jurist, statesman, poet and playwright.
Apr 6, 2024 · Hugo Grotius was a Dutch jurist and scholar whose masterpiece De Jure Belli ac Pacis (1625; On the Law of War and Peace) is considered one of the greatest contributions to the development of international law. Also a statesman and diplomat, Grotius has been called the “father of international law.”.
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Dec 16, 2005 · Hugo Grotius. First published Fri Dec 16, 2005; substantive revision Fri Jan 8, 2021. Hugo Grotius (1583–1645) [Hugo, Huigh or Hugeianus de Groot] was a towering figure in philosophy, political theory, law and associated fields during the seventeenth century and for hundreds of years afterwards.
Learn about Hugo Grotius, a Dutch humanist and jurist who developed the philosophy of natural law and influenced international law and political thought. Explore his life, works, views on religion, sovereignty, war and peace, and his legacy.
Hugo Grotius, orig. Huigh de Groot, (born April 10, 1583, Delft, Neth.—died Aug. 28, 1645, Rostock, Mecklinburg-Schwerin), Dutch jurist, humanist, and poet. He enrolled at Leiden University at age 11 and as a teenager accompanied Johan van Oldenbarnevelt on a mission to France, where he remained to study law and publish a book on politics (1598).
Aug 30, 2016 · A comprehensive overview of the life, works, and legacy of Hugo Grotius, a prominent intellectual figure in the 17th century and a pioneer of international law. Find bibliographies, archival sources, and interdisciplinary perspectives on Grotius and his influence on history, politics, and theology.
Hugo Grotius. 1583 – 1645. Hugo Grotius (1583-1645) was a Dutch scholar and jurist whose legal masterpiece, De Jure Belli ac Pacis (On the law of war and peace) (1625), contributed significantly to the formation of international law as a distinct discipline.
