Hugo the Great (Hugo Grotius) born 1583. He astounded everyone with his intelligence and at age 11 he gained a place at Leiden university to study law. He was awarded a doctoral degree five years later. Hugo is considered one of the founders of modern international law.


Hugo the Great (Hugo Grotius) born 1583. He astounded everyone with his intelligence and at age 11 he gained a place at Leiden university to study law. He was awarded a doctoral degree five years later. Hugo is considered one of the founders of modern international law.


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