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Who was De jure belli ac pacis dedicated to?

  • Louis XIV of France

  • Henry IV of France

  • Louis XIII of France

  • Philip II of Spain

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De jure belli ac pacis was dedicated to Louis XIII of France. The dedication was written by Hugo Grotius, a Dutch jurist who is considered to be one of the founders of international law. In the dedication, Grotius praises Louis XIII for his commitment to peace and justice. He also expresses his hope that Louis XIII will continue to support the development of international law.
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