Alberico Gentili | |
|---|---|
 Engraved portrait of Gentili | |
| Regius Professor of Civil Law | |
| In office 1587–1608 (his death) | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth I |
| Preceded by | William Mowse |
| Succeeded by | John Budden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 January 1552 San Ginesio, Macerata, Italy |
| Died | 19 June 1608 (aged 56) London, England |
| Spouse | Hester de Peigne |
| Relations | Scipione Gentili (brother) |
| Children | Roberto Gentili |
| Parent(s) | Dr Matteo Gentili Lucrezia Petrelli |
| Alma mater | University of Perugia |
| Known for | Substantial contributions to the theory of international law, human rights and war; First writer on public international law; Regius Professor |
Alberico Gentili (14 January 1552 – 19 June 1608) was an Italian jurist, a tutor of Queen Elizabeth I, and a standing advocate to the Spanish Embassy in London, who served as the Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford for 21 years.[note 1] He is regarded as the co-founder of the field of international law,[note 2] and thus known as the "Father of international law".[note 3] The first medieval writer on public international law,[note 4] in 1587 Gentili became the first non-English person to be a Regius Professor.[note 5] He also authored numerous books, which are recognized to be among the most essential sources for international legal doctrines, yet that also include theological and literary subjects.[note 6]
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