Where did Grotius write most of his major works?
In The Netherlands
In Germany
In Spain
In exile in France
Answer
Grotius wrote most of his major works in exile in France. He had been a successful diplomat for the Dutch Republic, but was forced into exile in 1619 after being accused of treason. During his time in France, he wrote several important works on international law, including De Jure Belli ac Pacis (On the Law of War and Peace). These works helped to establish the foundations of modern international law.
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