Hersch Lauterpacht

Polish-British judge, legal scholar (1897–1960)
Person human Q113316
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Hersch Lauterpacht

Summary

Hersch Lauterpacht is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zhovkva[2]. He was born on August 16, 1897[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 8, 1960[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hersch Lauterpacht was born in Zhovkva[2].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht passed away in London[4].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht was born on August 16, 1897[3].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht died on May 8, 1960[5].
  • Burial took place at Cambridge City Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Hersch Lauterpacht was Elihu Lauterpacht[10].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[12].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht worked as a judge[6].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht held the position of Judge of the International Court of Justice[13].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht held the position of full professor[14].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht was employed by United Nations[15].
  • Among Hersch Lauterpacht's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science[16].
  • Among Hersch Lauterpacht's employers was University of Cambridge[17].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht was educated at Lviv University[18].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht was educated at University of Vienna[19].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[20].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht's doctoral advisor was Arnold McNair, 1st Baron McNair[21].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht received the honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[22].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht received the Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[23].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht received the honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[24].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht was a member of Institut de Droit International[25].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht was a member of Gray's Inn[26].
  • Hersch Lauterpacht was a member of British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zhovkva[2], Hersch Lauterpacht… he was born on August 16, 1897[3].

Education

Educated at Lviv University[18], a public university[28], in Ukraine[29], founded in 1661[30], headquartered in Main building of Lviv University[31]; University of Vienna[19], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1365[34], headquartered in Vienna[35]; and London School of Economics and Political Science[20], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1895[38], headquartered in London[39]. Hersch Lauterpacht's doctoral advisor was Arnold McNair, 1st Baron McNair[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and lawyer[7]. Employers include United Nations[15], an intergovernmental organization[40], in United States[41], founded in 1945[42], headquartered in New York City[43]; London School of Economics and Political Science[16], a public research university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1895[46], headquartered in London[47]; and University of Cambridge[17], a collegiate university[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1209[50], headquartered in Cambridge[51]. Positions held include Judge of the International Court of Justice[13], a position[52] and full professor[14], an academic rank[53].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[22], an award[54], in United Kingdom[55]; Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[23], an award[56], in Switzerland[57]; and honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[24], an honorary degree[58], in Israel[59].

Personal Life

A child of Hersch Lauterpacht was Elihu Lauterpacht[10].

Death and Burial

Hersch Lauterpacht died on May 8, 1960[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Cambridge City Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hersch Lauterpacht ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Hersch Lauterpacht born?

Born in Zhovkva[2], Hersch Lauterpacht…

Where did Hersch Lauterpacht die?

Hersch Lauterpacht died in London[4].

What did Hersch Lauterpacht do for work?

Hersch Lauterpacht worked as judge[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Hersch Lauterpacht go to school?

Hersch Lauterpacht was educated at Lviv University[18], University of Vienna[19], and London School of Economics and Political Science[20].

What awards did Hersch Lauterpacht receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[22], Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[23], and honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[24].

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, lawyer
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    Academic thesis Private law analogies in international law
    Award received
    Educated at Lviv University, University of Vienna, London School of Economics and Political Science
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