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Johann Kaspar Bluntschli

Natural Law and International Law Founders

Johann Caspar Bluntschli lived from March 7, 1808 to October 21, 1881 and was a Swiss jurist and politician. Together with the fellow liberals Francis Lieber and Edouard Rene de Laboulaye, he developed one of the first codes of international law and war.

Facts
Role
Jurist and politician; together with Francis Lieber and Edouard Rene de Laboulaye, developed one of the first codes of international law and war 1
Nationality / Jurisdiction
Switzerland; public and international law 1
Born
1808 1
Birth Date
1808-03-07 1
Birthplace
Zurich, Switzerland 1
Died
1881 1
Death Date
1881-10-21 1
Place of Death
Karlsruhe, Grand Duchy of Baden 1
Classification
Field of Law
International Law 1
Gender
Male 1
Role
Role (category)
Jurist 1
Role (category)
Politician 1
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In Legal System

Source Wikidata: Johann Kaspar Bluntschli
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1. Johann Kaspar Bluntschli (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • opening sentence, birth date
    Johann Caspar (also Kaspar) Bluntschli (7 March 1808-21 October 1881) was a Swiss jurist and politician.
  • opening sentence, birth year
    Johann Caspar (also Kaspar) Bluntschli (7 March 1808-21 October 1881) was a Swiss jurist and politician.
  • lead, birthplace sentence
    He was born in Zürich to a soap and candle manufacturer.
  • opening sentence, death date
    Johann Caspar (also Kaspar) Bluntschli (7 March 1808-21 October 1881) was a Swiss jurist and politician.
  • opening sentence, death year
    Johann Caspar (also Kaspar) Bluntschli (7 March 1808-21 October 1881) was a Swiss jurist and politician.
  • lead, death sentence
    He died suddenly at Karlsruhe on October 21, 1881.
  • opening sentence, nationality
    Johann Caspar (also Kaspar) Bluntschli (7 March 1808-21 October 1881) was a Swiss jurist and politician.
  • lead, international law codification sentence
    Together with fellow liberals Francis Lieber and Édouard René de Laboulaye, he developed one of the first codes of international law and war.
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Wikidata: Johann Kaspar Bluntschli
  • Wikidata Q124094, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
  • In Legal System: Law of Switzerland, Johann Caspar (also Kaspar) Bluntschli (7 March 1808-21 October 1881) was a Swiss jurist and politician.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johann Kaspar Bluntschli best known for in international law?

He helped develop one of the first codes of international law and war, working with Francis Lieber and Edouard Rene de Laboulaye.

Johann Kaspar Bluntschli was a Swiss jurist and politician. Together with fellow liberals Francis Lieber and Edouard Rene de Laboulaye, he developed one of the first codes of international law and war.
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