# Hugo Grotius Statue

Delft, Netherlands

A bronze statue on the Markt honouring Hugo Grotius, the Delft-born jurist regarded as the father of international law. Unveiled in 1886 and sculpted by Franciscus Leonardus Stracké, it shows him gazing out over his native city's marketplace.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Hugo Grotius Statue, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 52.0117, 4.3598

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