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John Westlake (law scholar)
British legal academic (1828–1913) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Westlake (4 February 1828 – 14 April 1913)[1] was an English law scholar and social reformer.[2][3] He founded the first journal devoted to international law, Revue de Droit International et de Legislation Comparle.[3] Westlake was renowned for his influence in the realm of legal practice, particularly in addressing the complexities of disputes between individuals residing in distinct legal jurisdictions, a field commonly referred to as private international law or conflict of laws.[4]
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![]() Profile portrait of John Westlake by Marianne Stokes, 1902 | |
Born | 4 February 1828 |
Died | 14 April 1913 (1913-04-15) (aged 85) London |
Nationality | British |
Education | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Occupation(s) | Academic lawyer and writer |
Employer | University of Cambridge |
Known for | Work in public international law |
Title | Whewell Professor of International Law |
Predecessor | Sir Henry Maine |
Successor | Lassa Francis Lawrence Oppenheim |
Spouse | Alice Hare |
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