Erik Jayme

German jurist (1934–2024)
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Erik Jayme

Summary

Erik Jayme is a human[1]. He was born in Montreal[2]. He was born on June 8, 1934[3]. He passed away in Baden-Baden[4]. He died on May 1, 2024[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], jurist[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Erik Jayme was born in Montreal[2].
  • Erik Jayme passed away in Baden-Baden[4].
  • Erik Jayme was born on June 8, 1934[3].
  • Erik Jayme died on May 1, 2024[5].
  • Erik Jayme's father was Georg Jayme[9].
  • Erik Jayme held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Erik Jayme's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Erik Jayme worked as a jurist[7].
  • Erik Jayme's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Erik Jayme's field of work was private law[11].
  • Erik Jayme's field of work was law[12].
  • Erik Jayme's field of work was jurisprudence[13].
  • Erik Jayme's field of work was international law[14].
  • Erik Jayme's field of work was comparative law[15].
  • Erik Jayme held the position of President of the Institut de Droit International[16].
  • Erik Jayme held the position of President of the Institut de Droit International[17].
  • Erik Jayme was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18].
  • Erik Jayme was employed by University of Münster[19].
  • Among Erik Jayme's employers was Heidelberg University[20].
  • Erik Jayme was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[21].
  • Erik Jayme was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22].
  • Erik Jayme was educated at University of Padua[23].
  • Erik Jayme's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[24].
  • Erik Jayme received the Baden-Wuerttemberg Research Award[25].
  • Erik Jayme received the honorary doctor of the University of Ferrara[26].

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Origins and Family

Erik Jayme's place of birth was Montreal[2]. He was born on June 8, 1934[3]. His father was Georg Jayme[9].

Education

Educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[21], a public university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1914[29], headquartered in Jügelhaus[30]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], a public research university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1472[33], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[34]; University of Padua[23], a university[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1222[37], headquartered in Padua[38]; and University of California, Berkeley[24], a public research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1868[41], headquartered in Berkeley[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], jurist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include private law[11], an area of law[43]; law[12], a field of work[44]; jurisprudence[13], an academic discipline[45]; international law[14], an academic discipline[46]; and comparative law[15], an academic discipline[47]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18], a public research university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1472[50], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[51]; University of Münster[19], a public university[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1780[54], headquartered in Münster[55]; and Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1386[58], headquartered in Heidelberg[59]. Positions held include President of the Institut de Droit International[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Baden-Wuerttemberg Research Award[25], a science award[60], in Germany[61]; honorary doctor of the University of Ferrara[26], an award[62], in Italy[63]; honorary doctor of the Eötvös Loránd University[64], an award[65], in Hungary[66]; honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[67], an award[68], in France[69]; Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[70], a grade of an order[71], in Portugal[72]; and honorary doctorate of the University of Coimbra[73].

Death and Burial

Erik Jayme died on May 1, 2024[5]. He died in Baden-Baden[4].

FAQs

Where was Erik Jayme born?

Erik Jayme's place of birth was Montreal[2].

Where did Erik Jayme die?

Erik Jayme passed away in Baden-Baden[4].

Who were Erik Jayme's parents?

Erik Jayme's father was Georg Jayme[9].

What did Erik Jayme do for work?

Erik Jayme worked as lawyer[6], jurist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Erik Jayme go to school?

Erik Jayme was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[21], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], University of Padua[23], and University of California, Berkeley[24].

What awards did Erik Jayme receive?

Honors received include Baden-Wuerttemberg Research Award[25], honorary doctor of the University of Ferrara[26], honorary doctor of the Eötvös Loránd University[64], and honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[67].

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