Hugo Grotius
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Ability: Early Life
Grotius grew up in a privileged family and graduated from Leiden university at the age of 15. His father was a Lawyer so Grotius was surrounded by highly intelligent people. (Draw up to 2 Cards)
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Grotius helped create expectations for war, and helped unify all nations with a universal set of laws that everyone must follow. We study him because of his moral belief of "Just war"
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NO. 1 Birthplace: Delft Netherlands Birth: 1583 Death: 1645
illus. Philip Corrigan
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Grotius accompanied the Dutch politician Oldenbarnevelt on the royal county, which would help began his career in politics. After the government was overthrown he would publish "Laws of War and Peace"
Created by @FillupIsWeird on 31 January 2025, last updated on 01 February 2025