Dutch jurist Hugo Grotius wrote the international law document De Jure Belli ac Pacis (On the Law of War and Peace) in Paris in 1625. it set forth the basis of modern international law with Grotius insisting the existence of “natural law” for nations allowing wars and providing for individuals rights.

Date:
      1625
Name(s):
      Hugo Grotius
Occupation:
      jurist
Location:
      Netherlands, Holland

Additional Information:

• De jure belli ac pacis – Wikipedia
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