Tobias Asser

Tobias Michael Carel Asser (28 April 1838 – 29 July 1913) was a Dutch jurist and co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1911 for his role in the formation of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Hague Peace Conferences.

Early Life and Education

Tobias Asser was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, into a prominent Jewish family. He studied law at the University of Amsterdam and later at the Leiden University, where he earned his doctorate in law.

Career

Asser became a professor of law at the University of Amsterdam in 1862. He was a leading figure in the development of international law and played a significant role in the establishment of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

Contributions to International Law

Asser was instrumental in the creation of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which was established during the first Hague Peace Conference in 1899. His efforts in promoting international arbitration and legal cooperation were recognized globally.

Nobel Peace Prize

In 1911, Tobias Asser was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with Alfred Fried for their contributions to the field of international law and peace. Asser's work laid the foundation for modern international legal frameworks.

Legacy

Asser's legacy continues through the T.M.C. Asser Instituut, a research institute in The Hague dedicated to international and European law. His contributions to international law and arbitration have had a lasting impact on global legal practices.

See Also

• Hague Peace Conferences
• Permanent Court of Arbitration
• Nobel Peace Prize

References

James Brown,

 The Hague Peace Conferences of 1899 and 1907, 
  
 Johns Hopkins Press, 
 1909,

Van Dijk, Peter,

 Tobias Asser's Contribution to International Law, 
 Netherlands International Law Review, 
 1988, 
 Vol. 35(Issue: 2), 
 pp. 123-145,

External Links

• Nobel Prize Biography