‘The father of international law’ immortalised in glass form

Hugo de Groot, also known as Hugo Grotius, was a Dutch philosopher, political theorist and theologian. His publication 'On the Law of War and Peace' in 1625 earned him the status as the ‘father of international law’.

He was also a master of diplomacy and for 10 years he served as an ambassador of the Swedish queen…

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