Question

Who among the following is called, "The father of International Law"?

• A. Humphrey Waldock
• B. J. L. Briefly
• C. Hugo Grotius
• D. Pufendorf

Hint:

When remembering founders of legal fields, associate Hugo Grotius with the beginning of international law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: About Hugo Grotius
- Hugo Grotius was a Dutch jurist and philosopher, widely recognized as the "father of International Law".
- He laid the foundations for international law based on natural law and justice principles in the 17th century.
Step 2: Others
- Humphrey Waldock was a 20th-century legal scholar but not called the father of international law.
- J.L. Briefly and Pufendorf are other scholars, but Grotius is the foundational figure.
Thus, Hugo Grotius is correctly known as the father of International Law.