Alberico Gentili
Italian jurist (1552–1608) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alberico Gentili (14 January 1552 – 19 June 1608) was an Italian jurist, a tutor of Queen Elizabeth I, and a standing advocate to the Spanish Embassy in London, who served as the Regius professor of civil law at the University of Oxford for 21 years.[note 1] He is regarded as the co-founder of the field of international law,[note 2] and thus known as the "Father of international law".[note 3] The first medieval writer on public international law,[note 4]in 1587 Gentili became the first non-English person to be a Regius Professor.[note 5] He also authored numerous books, which are recognized to be among the most essential sources for international legal doctrines, yet that also include theological and literary subjects.[note 6]
Alberico Gentili | |
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Regius Professor of Civil Law | |
In office 1587–1608 (his death) | |
Monarch | Elizabeth I |
Preceded by | William Mowse |
Succeeded by | John Budden |
Personal details | |
Born | 14 January 1552 San Ginesio, Macerata, Italy |
Died | 19 June 1608(1608-06-19) (aged 56) London, England |
Spouse | Hester de Peigne |
Relations | Scipione Gentili (brother) |
Children | Roberto Gentili |
Parent(s) | Dr Matteo Gentili Lucrezia Petrelli |
Alma mater | University of Perugia |
Known for | Substantial contributions to the theory of international law, human rights and war; First writer on public international law; Regius Professor |