Alberico Gentili: Quick Facts

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Born	January 14, 1552 • Papal States
Died	June 19, 1608 (aged 56) • London • England
Notable Works	“Three Books on the Law of War”
Subjects Of Study	jurisprudence • Roman law • international law • war

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