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James Lorimer

Also Known As James Lorimer of Kellyfield
Natural Law and International Law Founders

James Lorimer of Kellyfield lived from November 4, 1818 to February 13, 1890 and was a Scottish advocate and professor of public law who was an authority on international law. He has been credited with coining the concept of international organization.

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Role
Regius Professor of Public Law, University of Edinburgh, 1862 to 1890; advocate, Faculty of Advocates, from 1845; founding member, Institut de Droit International, 1873. 1
Nationality / Jurisdiction
United Kingdom 1
Born
1818 1
Birth Date
1818-11-04 1
Birthplace
Aberdalgie, Perthshire, Scotland 1
Died
1890 1
Death Date
1890-02-13 1
Classification
Field of Law
International Law 1
Gender
Male 1
Role
Role (category)
Jurist 2
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    was a Scottish advocate and professor of public law. He was an authority on international law.
  • In Legal System: Scots Law, Wikipedia lead sentence
    was a Scottish advocate and professor of public law
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2. Wikidata: James Lorimer
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