Tobias Asser
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Tobias Asser was born on April 28, 1838, in Amsterdam [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and died on July 29, 1913, in The Hague [1][2][3][4][9][5][10]. A citizen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands , he was the son of Rosette Henry Godefroi [11]. He pursued his education at Leiden University and the University of Amsterdam , focusing his work in the field of law .
Asser worked as a jurist, judge, politician, lawyer, professor, and diplomat [12]. His academic career included employment at the Athenaeum Illustre of Amsterdam from 1862 to 1877 [9] and at the University of Amsterdam from 1877 to 1893 [9]. He held the position of Minister of State and served as President of the Institut de Droit International during terms spanning 1897 to the present and 1898 to the present [13].
He was a member of the Institut de Droit International, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium, and the Romanian Academy [14]. His recognitions included the Nobel Peace Prize and honorary doctorates from the Humboldt University of Berlin, the University of Bologna, the University of Cambridge, and Leiden University [15][16][17].
Key Facts
- Date of death: June 29, 1913[11]
- Place of burial: Oud Eik en Duinen[12]
- Father: Carel Daniël Asser[13]
- Mother: Rosette Henry Godefroi[14]
- Child: Carel Daniël Asser[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[16]
- Native language: Dutch[17]
- Occupation: diplomat[18], university teacher[19]
- Field of work: law[20]
- Position held: Minister of State[21], President of the Institut de Droit International[22]
- Employer: University of Amsterdam[23], Athenaeum Illustre of Amsterdam[24]
- Educated at: Leiden University[25], University of Amsterdam[26]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[27], Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[28], Honorary doctor of the University of Bologna[29], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[30], Honorary doctor of Leiden University[31]
- Member of: Institut de Droit International[32], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[34], Romanian Academy[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: Tobias Asser[37]
- Family name: Asser[38]
- Given name: Tobias[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Tobias Asser[40]
- Commons gallery: Tobias Asser[41]
- Work location: Amsterdam[42]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[43], Nordisk familjebok[44], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[45]
- Nominated for: 2010 Nobel Peace Prize[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[47]
- Name in native language: Tobias Michael Carel Asser[48]
Why It Matters
Tobias Asser has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Tobias Asser born?
Tobias Asser's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
Where did Tobias Asser die?
Tobias Asser passed away in The Hague[4].
Who were Tobias Asser's parents?
Tobias Asser's father was Carel Daniël Asser[13]. Tobias Asser's mother was Rosette Henry Godefroi[14].
What did Tobias Asser do for work?
Tobias Asser worked as a jurist[5], judge[6], politician[7], lawyer[8], and professor[9].
Where did Tobias Asser go to school?
Tobias Asser was educated at Leiden University[25] and University of Amsterdam[26].
What awards did Tobias Asser receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[27], Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[28], Honorary doctor of the University of Bologna[29], and honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[30].