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1648
The Peace of Westphalia is signed, establishing the principle of state sovereignty and the modern system of international relations. -
1758
Swiss jurist Emmerich de Vattel publishes "The Law of Nations," a seminal work that codifies the rules and customs of international law. -
1899
The First Hague Peace Conference is convened, leading to the establishment of the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the Hague Conventions on the laws of war. -
1919
The League of Nations is founded after World War I, marking a crucial step towards international cooperation and the promotion of peace. -
1945
The United Nations is established, with the adoption of the UN Charter, which lays the foundation for modern international law. -
1948
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is adopted by the UN General Assembly, establishing a global standard for human rights. -
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1966
The International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights and on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights are adopted, further strengthening the international human rights framework. -
1998
The Rome Statute is adopted, leading to the establishment of the International Criminal Court to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. -
ACTOR Hugo Grotius (1583-1645)
Considered the "Father of International Law," Grotius was a Dutch jurist, philosopher, and theologian who made significant contributions to the development of international law. He is known for his groundbreaking work "De Jure Belli ac Pacis" (On the Law of War and Peace), which laid the foundations for modern international law by establishing principles of sovereignty, just war, and the rights of individuals. -
Lassa Oppenheim (1858-1919)
Lassa Oppenheim, a German-British jurist, is considered one of the most influential scholars of international law in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His two-volume work "International Law: A Treatise" became a seminal text, establishing him as a leading authority on the subject and shaping the understanding of international law in the modern era. -
Emer de Vattel (1714-1767)
Emer de Vattel, a Swiss jurist, is renowned for his work "The Law of Nations," which had a profound impact on the development of international law. His treatise provided a comprehensive framework for understanding the rights and obligations of sovereign states, including principles of diplomacy, neutrality, and the law of war.