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Emerich de Vattel
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Emmerich de Vattel (French pronunciation: [vatɛl] 25 April 1714 – 28 December 1767) was a philosopher, diplomat, and jurist. Vattel's work profoundly influenced the development of international law. He is most famous for his 1758 work The Law of Nations. This work was his claim to fame and won him enough prestige to be appointed as a councilor to the court of Frederick Augustus II of Saxony. Vattel combined naturalist legal reasoning and positivist legal reasoning.

Quick facts about Emerich de Vattel

  • Full name: Emerich de Vattel
  • Born: 1714-04-25
  • Nationality: Principality of Neuchâtel
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q122386

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Who is Emerich de Vattel?

Emmerich de Vattel (French pronunciation: [vatɛl] 25 April 1714 – 28 December 1767) was a philosopher, diplomat, and jurist. Vattel's work profoundly influenced the development of international law.

What nationality is Emerich de Vattel?

Emerich de Vattel is Principality of Neuchâtel.

When was Emerich de Vattel born?

Emerich de Vattel was born on 1714-04-25.

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