Louis Renault

French jurist and Nobel Prize laureate

Louis Renault - French jurist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

May 21st, 1843
181 years ago

Died

1918
107 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

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A jurist and educator specialized in international law, contributed significantly to legal scholarship and practice. Renault served as a professor at the University of Paris and played a vital role in the establishment of the Institute of International Law. Instrumental in formulating principles that guided the legal frameworks of international governance. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1907 for efforts towards promoting peace through legal means and diplomacy, emphasizing the importance of international regulations in conflict resolution.

Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1907

Served as a professor at the University of Paris

Contributed to the establishment of the Institute of International Law

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