John Westlake (law scholar)
John Westlake | |
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Profile portrait of John Westlake by Marianne Stokes, 1902 | |
| Born | 4 February 1828 |
| Died | 14 April 1913 (aged 85) London |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Academic lawyer and writer |
| Employer | University of Cambridge |
| Known for | Work in public international law |
| Title | Whewell Professor of International Law |
| Predecessor | Sir Henry Maine |
| Successor | Lassa Francis Lawrence Oppenheim |
| Spouse | Alice Hare |
John Westlake (4 February 1828 – 14 April 1913) was an English law scholar and social reformer. He co-founded the first journal devoted to international law, Revue de Droit International et de Legislation Comparée. Westlake was renowned for his influence in the realm of legal practice, particularly in addressing the complexities of disputes between individuals residing in distinct legal jurisdictions, a field commonly referred to as private international law or conflict of laws.