René Cassin
René Samuel Cassin (5 October 1887 – 20 February 1976) was a French jurist and judge.
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5 October - 1887 - 20 February - 1976 - French - Jurist - Judge
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He was born in Bayonne. He served on the UN's Human Rights Commission and the Hague Court of Arbitration.
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Bayonne - Human Rights Commission - Hague Court of Arbitration
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He was also a member (1959-1965) and president (1965-1968) of the European Court of Human Rights.
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He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1968 for his work in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948.
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Nobel Peace Prize - 1968 - Universal Declaration of Human Rights - United Nations - General Assembly - 10 December - 1948
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That same year, he was also awarded one of the UN's own Human Rights Prizes.
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See also: List of French Jews
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