Quincy Wright
Political Scientist and Historian
Born
December 28th, 1890
134 years ago
Died
October 17th, 1970
54 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Published 'A Study of War'
Contributed to the establishment of peace studies
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