Nomination Archive


Nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
Year:1925
Number:19 - 16
 
Nominee:
Name:André Weiss
Gender:M
Year, Birth:1858
Year, Death:1928
Profession:Professor of Law (International Civil Law)
University:University of Paris
City:Paris
Country:FRANCE (FR)
University:Dijon
City:Dijon
Country:FRANCE (FR)
 
Motivation:Weiss was nominated for his contribution to the development of international law, mainly through his extensive scientific writings on international civil law. He promoted mediation, a permanent international court of arbitration and sanctions in order to observe the rules of international law. Weiss was member of several juridical associations, including Institut de France, Institut de Droit International, and the International Court of Arbitration at The Hague.
 
Nominator:
Name:Paul Fauchille
Gender:M
Year, Birth:1858
Year, Death:1926
Profession:Legal writer (international law). Member of the Institute of International Law
University:University of Paris
City:Paris
Country:FRANCE (FR)