Alberico Gentili
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. He is regarded as the co-founder of the field of international law, and thus known as the "Father of international law". The first medieval writer on public international law,in 1587 Gentili became the first non-English person to be a Regius Professor. 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.
Alberico Gentili | |
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Engraved portrait of Gentili | |
| 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 (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 |
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