5 Questions
Who is considered the father of international law?
Hugo Grotius
When is the Peace of Westphalia considered to have taken place?
1648
What event is considered the birth of the modern state?
Peace of Westphalia
What did the Peace of Westphalia vest sovereign power in?
Territorial states
Who is the author of international law's most important texts on the law of armed conflict and aggression?
Hugo Grotius
Study Notes
International Law
- Hugo Grotius is considered the father of international law.
Peace of Westphalia
- The Peace of Westphalia is considered to have taken place in 1648.
- It is considered the birth of the modern state.
- The Peace of Westphalia vested sovereign power in the state.
International Law Authors
- Hugo Grotius is the author of international law's most important texts on the law of armed conflict and aggression.
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