Friedrich Martens

Estonian legal scholar and diplomat (1845–1909)
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Friedrich Martens

Summary

Friedrich Martens is a human[1]. Born in Pärnu[2], he… he was born on August 15, 1845[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on June 6, 1909[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], historian[7], jurist[8], professor[9], and judge[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Martens's place of birth was Pärnu[2].
  • Friedrich Martens passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Friedrich Martens was born on August 15, 1845[3].
  • Friedrich Martens was born on January 1, 1845[12].
  • Friedrich Martens died on June 6, 1909[5].
  • Friedrich Martens died on January 1, 1909[13].
  • Friedrich Martens is buried at Volkovo Cemetery[14].
  • Friedrich Martens's father was Friedrich Wilhelm Martens[15].
  • Friedrich Martens was married to Katharina Marie Luise Martens[16].
  • A child of Friedrich Martens was Edith Sollohub[17].
  • Friedrich Martens held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Friedrich Martens's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Friedrich Martens's professions included historian[7].
  • Friedrich Martens's professions included jurist[8].
  • Friedrich Martens worked as a professor[9].
  • Friedrich Martens's professions included judge[10].
  • Friedrich Martens worked as a lawyer[19].
  • Friedrich Martens's field of work was international humanitarian law[20].
  • Friedrich Martens's field of work was international law[21].
  • Friedrich Martens held the position of judge[22].
  • Friedrich Martens was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[23].
  • Friedrich Martens's education included a stint at Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University[24].
  • Friedrich Martens's education included a stint at Saint Peter's School[25].
  • Friedrich Martens's doctoral advisor was Ignaty Ivanovsky[26].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Martens was Mikhail Taube[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Martens was born in Pärnu[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 15, 1845[3] and January 1, 1845[12]. His father was Friedrich Wilhelm Martens[15].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University[24], a faculty of law[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1724[30] and Saint Peter's School[25], a school[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1709[33]. Friedrich Martens's doctoral advisor was Ignaty Ivanovsky[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], historian[7], jurist[8], professor[9], judge[10], and lawyer[19]. Fields of work include international humanitarian law[20] and international law[21], an academic discipline[34]. Friedrich Martens was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[23]. He held the position of judge[22]. Notable students include Mikhail Taube[27], a lawyer[35], 1869–1961[36], of Russian Empire[37], specialised in international law[38] and Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Pilenko[39]. Doctoral students include Mikhail Taube[40], a lawyer[41], 1869–1961[42], of Russian Empire[43], specialised in international law[44] and Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Pilenko[45], a jurist[46], 1873–1956[47], of Russian Empire[48], specialised in international law[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[50], a grade of an order[51], in Russian Empire[52]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[53], a grade of an order[54], in Russian Empire[55]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[56], a grade of an order[57], in Russian Empire[58]; Order of the White Eagle[59], an order[60], in Russian Empire[61], founded in 1831[62]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[63], a grade of an order[64], in Russian Empire[65]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[66], a grade of an order[67], in Russian Empire[68].

Personal Life

Among Friedrich Martens's spouses was Katharina Marie Luise Martens[16]. A child of him was Edith Sollohub[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 6, 1909[5] and January 1, 1909[13]. Friedrich Martens died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He is buried at Volkovo Cemetery[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich Martens include Martens Clause[69], a clause[70].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Martens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

Works attributed to him include Martens Clause[73], a clause[74]. Entities named for him include Martens Clause[69], a clause[70].

His notable doctoral advisees include Mikhail Taube[75], a lawyer[76], 1869–1961[77], of Russian Empire[78], specialised in international law[79].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Martens born?

Born in Pärnu[2], Friedrich Martens…

Where did Friedrich Martens die?

Friedrich Martens died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Friedrich Martens's parents?

Friedrich Martens's father was Friedrich Wilhelm Martens[15].

Who was Friedrich Martens married to?

Friedrich Martens's spouses include Katharina Marie Luise Martens[16].

What did Friedrich Martens do for work?

Friedrich Martens worked as diplomat[6], historian[7], jurist[8], professor[9], and judge[10].

Where did Friedrich Martens go to school?

Friedrich Martens was educated at Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University[24] and Saint Peter's School[25].

What awards did Friedrich Martens receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[50], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[53], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[56], and Order of the White Eagle[59].

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