Hugo de Groot
Hugo de Groot, also known as Hugo Grotius, was a Dutch jurist and philosopher from the 17th century, often regarded as one of the founders of international law. His works, particularly 'On the Law of War and Peace', explore the principles of just war and the legalities of expropriation, influencing modern legal thought on property rights and state authority.
Born on Apr 10, 1583 (442 years old)
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Hugo de Groot's work discusses expropriation in the context of public international law.
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